WhatsApp is used a lot all over the world. Along with the large number of users, hackers also keep an eye on this platform. However, due to WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted and other privacy features, it becomes difficult for hackers to hack the account. But still they keep trying to hack WhatsApp. In such a situation, it is important to keep personal messages, photos, videos and other information on the WhatsApp account safe. How can we know if our whatsapp is hacked and how can we get out account back to safety.

7 Signs Your WhatsApp is Hacked:

Cases of cyber fraud are increasing and hackers are constantly trying to steal data by hacking WhatsApp. Therefore, use WhatsApp with caution, if 7 types of signs are seen, do not ignore but pay attention and adopt the tips to recover the account. Let us know what 7 signs can be seen when WhatsApp is hacked?

You can see these 7 signs of WhatsApp being hacked

1. Messages are shown getting deleted on WhatsApp without your consent.

2. Friends and relatives complain that you are sending strange messages.

3. There is a problem in logging in to WhatsApp account.

4. WhatsApp gets logged out and OTP is asked for login.

5. Status or story is posted without your consent.

6. Messages or requests for security verification code come.

7. Replies of such messages can be shown which you have not sent.

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How can WhatsApp be hacked?

With the help of Linked Devices feature of WhatsApp, the device can be hacked. The hacker can open your WhatsApp in another device and keep an eye on all the activities. Apart from this, another way is that the hacker can register your app with his number. After this, hackers can keep an eye on all your activities. However, in such a case it will not be possible for the hacker to see your old messages.

What to do if WhatsApp is hacked?

If you have noticed that WhatsApp is running on an unknown device, then first logout the account from all linked devices. After this, re-install the app on the phone and enter the new OTP received on the number. Apart from this, also check the security pin, if it seems that it has been changed then click Forgot PIN. After this, set the security pin.

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