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How can I protect my WhatsApp group?
Change group privacy settings
- Go to WhatsApp Settings: Android: Tap More options > Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups.
- Select one of the following options:
- If prompted, tap DONE or press OK.
Can I report a hacked WhatsApp?
Report the Issue WhatsApp help center will take the shortest time to resolve your issue via email or within the app itself. This will help you to take prompt legal action against the hackers. If you can’t access your email, call the support team.
Are WhatsApp groups secure?
Group conversations are also end-to-end encrypted with Signal, which is something that’s not offered to Telegram users—Telegram secret chats can only be between two people, and all other messaging through the app is stored on the company’s cloud servers.
Can you lock chats on WhatsApp?
While WhatsApp recently introduced fingerprint lock for its Android app and offers Touch ID and Face ID lock for iPhones, there’s no way to lock or hide a specific chat. Still, we can use an in-built feature to hide the chat from the home screen.
What are the security issues with WhatsApp?
Here’s everything you need to know about WhatsApp’s security issues.
- WhatsApp Web Malware. WhatsApp’s enormous user base make it an obvious target for cybercriminals, many of which center around WhatsApp Web.
- Unencrypted Backups.
- 3. Facebook Data Sharing.
- Hoaxes and Fake News.
- WhatsApp Status.
What to do if your WhatsApp account is hacked?
If all fails, it’s best to lock WhatsApp on your phone with an app locker or just deactivate your WhatsApp account. If you find out you’ve been hacked before someone asks you about strange activity from your account, be sure to tell them and post it on as many social networks as you possibly can.
What if someone else is using my WhatsApp account?
If you suspect someone else is using your WhatsApp account, you should notify family and friends as this individual could impersonate you in chats and groups. Please note, WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted and messages are stored on your device, so someone accessing your account on another device can’t read your past conversations.
How can I protect my account on WhatsApp?
To protect your account, WhatsApp will notify you when someone tries to register a WhatsApp account with your phone number. Learn more in this article. For more account security tips read our Account Security Tips article.
Can WhatsApp voice calls be hacked?
A vulnerability in the popular Facebook-owned messaging service has been discovered that allowed hackers to install spyware through an infected WhatsApp voice call. The spyware is capable of trawling through calls, texts and other data, activating the phone’s camera and microphone and performing other malicious activities.