Signs That Your WhatsApp Has Been Tapped Are Easy to Identify, Check Now!

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia –Hacking is becoming increasingly widespread and can affect anyone. One of them is becoming a victim of remote tapping by criminals.

Tapping can occur in various ways, such as installing third-party applications or sending malware. One goal is to obtain money from victims.

To address this issue, you need to recognize some of the telltale signs of WhatsApp tapping. Here’s a summary:

1. OTP

An OTP, or One-Time Password, is usually sent via SMS when you access WhatsApp. You should be wary of receiving an OTP message unexpectedly, as it could be a sign that someone else is trying to access your account.

2. Log Out of WhatsApp

You should also be wary if your WhatsApp account suddenly logs out or logs out automatically. This is because a device is trying to log in to your account.

You can check which devices are connected to your account by going to Settings and selecting the WhatsApp Web option. Immediately unlink any unknown devices from the list.

3. Read Messages

Another sign is a message mysteriously read without ever being opened. If you don’t think you’ve ever read it, it’s possible your account has been hacked.

4. Self-Sent Messages

This sign is the same as the previous one. You need to be alert if you see a WhatsApp message that’s been sent by itself.

5. Strange WhatsApp Status

The possibility of tapping can also be seen if there’s a WhatsApp Status you’ve never posted before.

6. Making Phone Calls

Finally, strange phone calls you’ve never made can also be a sign of tapping.

How to Avoid Wiretapping

One way to avoid wiretapping crimes is with two-step verification. This feature prevents anyone other than the user from accessing your WhatsApp account.

This is because only the user knows the registered access code. It’s also important to remember not to share the verification code with anyone.

Here’s how to activate it:

. Click the three-dot option.

. Go to Settings, then go to Account and click Two-Step Verification.

. Tap Enable.

. Enter the six-code code.

. Don’t forget to enter your email address to recover the forgotten code.

SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA