Hackers have found out a way to breach the Whatsapp’s security protocol just by making a voice call to your Whatsapp number. This threat was confirmed by Whatsapp and has addressed the issue. Whatsapp released an official update on May 13, 2019 to fix this problem. To everyone reading this article, I request you to update your Whatsapp as soon as possible.
The threat is not only active on Android devices, but also on iOS devices. So, if you have not updated Whatsapp to the latest version, please do it as soon as possible. Now, I am going to share some tips with you, that you need to follow if you think your phone is hacked.
What to do if you think your phone is hacked?
- Turn off the internet/WiFi.
- Turn on Airplane Mode.
- Backup all your data to PC.
- Reset your phone.
- After reset, change all online password (Gmail, Facebook or anything linked in that phone).
How it is hacked?
Hackers take the advantage of a system called end to end encryption. This system was provided by Whatsapp to enhance your security. But, end to end encryption is carried out through certain process. Hackers have found out a way to exploit this process by making a voice call to your Whatsapp account. Experts have reported that, your phone gets hacked no matter you receive the call or reject it.
We will update you with more information. Please stay tuned. Please share this with all your friends so that they can also stay protected.
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