For some people, WhatsApp It has become one of the fundamental applications in your life, as it offers an easy and fast way to communicate with other people However, this caused several problems, Because account theft has increased more than 600% so far this year.
According to ESET, In Latin America alone, WhatsApp account theft will increase by 650% in 2024. This represents a significant leap that puts the communication and security of its users at risk. This process varies from region to region, but criminals usually obtain this information by impersonating other people and taking advantage of those who are not fully informed, such as elderly users. In this regard, ESET Latin America computer security researcher Fabiana Ramirez commented:
“WhatsApp account theft is nothing new, in fact, it is a scourge that is increasingly affecting Latin America. Mexico’s example is illustrative: in the first two months of 2024, WhatsApp account hijacking increased by 650% compared to the same month of the previous year. But he is not the only one.”
To deal with this, It is recommended to use two-step authentication, something that can prevent anyone who gets your private WhatsApp information from using your account in an easy way. As always, it’s best to avoid suspicious messages and not share personal information with anyone online On a related note, these are the cell phones that are no longer compatible with WhatsApp Similarly, two main issues of the application are addressed.
Author’s Note:
It’s a shame that WhatsApp seems to be home to hundreds of online thefts and frauds. Considering the importance of this app, Meta needs to do something about it, although they probably won’t be able to fix the real problem.
Through: ESET
