5 ways you can secure your WhatsApp account from hackers

WhatsApp is no longer just a messaging app. Yes, it has encryption built from ground-up which keeps your data secure and away from prying eyes. But simple phishing attacks have made it easy for hackers to bypass all levels of security and access your chats and even media files. This means protecting your WhatsApp account is not only important but unavoidable anymore.

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• Enable two-step verification for WhatsApp.
• Use app lock with Face ID or fingerprint.
• Protect cloud backups with encryption.

In some regions, WhatsApp is even used to make payments across users and that means your bank accounts are also linked in some form with the messaging app. Here are 5 easy ways to keep your WhatsApp secure and make sure nobody can access your data or important photos.

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5 ways to keep WhatsApp account safe 

Enable two-step verification 

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This is usually advisable for most apps but WhatsApp has its own built-in feature that most users should enable right away. Go to Settings on your WhatsApp feed, tap on account and add a 6-digit PIN to give double protection to your account.

Make use of app lock 

App lock on WhatsApp can become another layer of security for millions, and just like your bank apps and device lock, you can rely on Face ID or fingerprint ID to protect WhatsApp chats.

Protect your cloud backups 

WhatsApp lets you back up your chats, media files and more to Google Drive or iCloud storage but the data is not encrypted by default. You can make use of end-to-end encryption for your chat backups for extra safety.

Manage linked devices 

Linked devices is a useful feature on WhatsApp that pairs your account across devices and platforms. However, make sure that your WhatsApp is not linked to any unknown device or version to avoid possible intrusion. You can do this from the settings – Linked devices section.

Use View-once option 

Not exactly a way to keep your account secure but privacy is at the top of mind for WhatsApp users and having the option to enable view-once for photos and videos is an underrated safety tool on the platform.