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What happens if someone scans my WhatsApp QR Code?
Your friends and family can add you as a contact on WhatsApp by scanning your WhatsApp QR code. Your QR code won’t expire unless you reset it or delete your WhatsApp account. Only share your WhatsApp QR code with trusted individuals.
Can a QR code scan hack your phone?
“The QR code could potentially hide dangerous malware that would be served up to your phone once scanned. Hackers can use a QR code for various malicious purposes. It can direct you to a malicious website, or malicious software like spyware. It can easily be installed on your smartphone through this,” he elaborated.
Can you be hacked by scanning a QR code?
In this mobile era, one of the most dangerous threats is hackers’ use of QR codes to install malware. Additionally, once scanned, the QR code quickly transports the user to the malicious website or download before they can do anything to prevent further harm.
What happens if someone takes over your WhatsApp account?
If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so. Without this code, any user attempting to verify your number can’t complete the verification process and use your phone number on WhatsApp. This means you remain in control of your WhatsApp account.
Received verification code without requesting it To protect your account, WhatsApp will send you a push notification when someone tries to register a WhatsApp account with your phone number. To keep your account safe, don’t share your verification code with others.
How to keep your WhatsApp account safe from hackers?
To keep your WhatsApp account safe, don’t share your verification code with anyone. If you do, they can start a session on another device if they managed to get your SIM card. Keep in mind that when you deactivate your account, it will remain inactive for thirty days. If you don’t activate your account after that time, it will be erased.
Can someone read my past messages on WhatsApp?
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. If you lose access to your WhatsApp account or suspect someone else is using your account, refer to the article Stolen accounts.