WhatsApp has become one of the largest communication networks among Brazilians. However, its widespread use also makes it a source of fraud and scams.
With this in mind, some experts in the field of online security highlight important points to help you. Learn how to increase WhatsApp protection.
How do you restrict information on WhatsApp?
Some functions of the application help to increase the level of security of your account, preventing information theft.
This is because when criminals gain access to your name, number, and photo, they can impersonate you, causing worries and financial losses to family and friends.
Currently, many apps and social networks use phone numbers to create an account. This practice ends up making your contact number more readily available on networks, which is available in the profile information without the person worrying about this exposed data.
Through them, people with bad intentions can save and select their currently used name and photo on their profile in the app.
By obtaining this information, they duplicate your account and gain access to all contacts. From there, they reach out to the people close to you or even the people farthest away from you on the app and ask for some amounts.
Bad guys usually talk using the expressions you used to use with each contact. Thus, without a doubt, some amount is required to make ‘urgent payments’ and an account is provided for dispatch.
In any case, until you or someone else becomes aware of the scam, many people may end up sending the amounts to the hackers. In this sense, to avoid these events and problems, we propose a way to keep your WhatsApp secure.
The main thing is to limit your photo to your contacts only. In the application settings under “Privacy”, the option “Show photo to my contacts” must be selected in the “Profile photo” item.
This way, you reduce the chances of falling for such scams. And if you receive a similar message requesting money, do not forget to contact the person before making any transfer.
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