In this era of Internet, every day something new comes up and in this era of Internet, lakhs of accounts get hacked every day. Someone's Bank Account gets hacked, someone's Facebook Account, someone's Twitter, Linked In.
The accounts of those who are more popular get hacked more. So just because you are not popular does not mean that you too cannot be hacked.
In today's Internet era, everyone creates Whatsapp Account with the same number which is linked to the Bank Account. Hence, you should keep your Whatsapp Account secure too.
It is not easy to hack WhatsApp account, because its End-To-End Encryption Security keeps the user's data secure! But still, to avoid hackers, you should keep yourself and your account secure.
So friends, let's know how to keep WhatsApp account secure ? For that, I have given some step-by-step security tips below, by following which you can make your WhatsApp account very secure.
- 1 : Use New Update Whatsapp
You will know after some time that WhatsApp update notification has come / like new version has come. You should always use the latest updated WhatsApp. This makes WhatsApp even more secure.
If you have not updated WhatsApp yet, please update the latest WhatsApp from Play Store.
- 2. Do not open unknown files
You must have heard about fake emails, that as soon as you open an unknown file, your email account gets hacked. Just like opening an unknown file in your mobile hacks your mobile.
In the same way if you get a message on Whatsapp from any stranger or a person whom you do not know and it is written in it that open this file! Then you should not open any such file.
- 3: Keep WhatsApp logged out
Whenever you log in to Whatsapp Web on your computer, you must log out after the work is over. So that no one can use it again.
If possible, do not use Whatsapp on your computer. Because there are more chances of Whatsapp getting hacked on a computer. Whatsapp Web is considered to be very dangerous.
- 4. Keep Auto Download Off
You must be aware that by keeping Auto Download on, all the Photos, Videos and Files get downloaded without informing you, due to which sometimes even files sent by unknown numbers get downloaded. Which is very dangerous for you.
That is why keep Auto Download Off, so that no file gets downloaded against your wishes.
- 5. 2 Step Verification
2 Step Verification: When someone tries to log in to your Whatsapp account, an OTP code will be sent to the number with which you have created the account, without which no one can enter your Whatsapp account.
- 6. Block Unknown Number
Add only those people on WhatsApp whom you know. If you receive any unknown message, block it immediately. And do not open any file.
- 7. Customize Privacy Settings
You know, you can customize Privacy Settings in your Whatsapp account. You can hide what you want to hide and show what you want to show.
- 8. Keep the Whatsapp app locked
If your smartphone has a finger sensor, you can use it! Or you can use a strong password.
- 9. Do not use public Wifi
Most of the friends sit on free Wifi network without password to use the internet, but you should keep in mind that hacker can hack your smartphone through Wifi connection. And then can hack your Whatsapp also through your unique MAC address.
That is why you should never use public Wifi network or any Wifi network for Whatsapp message anywhere, anytime. This can be dangerous for your account.
- 10. Keep your mobile secure
If your mobile is hacked then your Whatsapp can also be hacked. So it is important to keep your mobile secure to protect Whatsapp from being hacked.
So friends, how did you like this information on how to secure Whatsapp?
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