How to Keep WhatsApp Account Secure

5/22/2017

WhatsApp chats are more than just simple text, we can share media files like photos, videos as well as personal data. Unfortunately, any hacker with good knowledge can easily hack your WhatsApp account. However, if you take privacy and security of your WhatsApp account for granted, then it’s jackpot for hackers to hack your WhatsApp account.

How to Keep WhatsApp Account Secure

So, in this article, we are going to show you best 5 WhatsApp security tips that you can do to protect your WhatsApp account from hackers.

1. Enable Two-Step Verification

Recently, WhatsApp announced that they has rolled out Two-step verification which allows users to verify their number securely when they install the app on a different smartphone. This will make it more difficult for hackers if they try to hack someone’s WhatsApp account.

To secure your account using Two-step verification, launch WhatsApp, tap on 3 dots at the top-right corner and navigate to Settings > Account. In the Account tab, tap Two-step verification option and enable it by tapping Enable button.

After creating your your verification code, you will also have a choice of saving a recovery Email which can be used to deactivate two-step verification remotely.

2. Lock Your WhatsApp

Though WhatsApp itself doesn’t offer lock feature, but you should lock it using third-party application. This can prevent unauthorized access to your WhatsApp chats even if they have access to your mobile device.

There are many third-party lock apps available on Google Play that you can use to lock your WhatsApp. You can download and install Privacy Knight application—it’s easy to use and even more secure as well.

3. Watch Out for Scams

Since WhatsApp is an instant messenger, you might get suspicious links, misleading contents, phishing scandals, payment requests, or notifications claiming to be from WhatsApp.

Hackers often send such messages to steal your account data or your private information and sell it to third-parties. So, be careful not to fall for scams. And don’t ever pay money for WhatsApp. The company has made it clear that WhatsApp will be free forever.

4. Avoid Using WhatsApp on Unsecured or Public Wi-Fi Networks

Generally speaking, secured Wi-Fi networks require you to enter a password before you can connect to them. So, hackers with good knowledge can access your phone while you are using unsecured or pubic Wi-Fi networks and they can access your apps, including WhatsApp. So, you should stay away from using unsecured or pubic Wi-Fi networks.

5. Remember to Log Out on WhatsApp Web

Recently, WhatsApp announced about web-based application called "WhatsApp Web." Unfortunately, others may be able to read your messages on a large screen while you stepped out for something. So, you shouldn’t forget to log out WhatsApp Web on your computer after you are done using it.

To logout, click on the button with three dots on the top on the left panel, then click Log out and you are done.

So, these were 5 tips on how to keep WhatsApp account secure. Do let me know if you have other WhatsApp security tips through the comments below, and I will make sure to update this post with the best ideas.

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Jaysh Amin

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