{"id":167590,"date":"2023-05-05T06:49:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=167590"},"modified":"2024-11-19T08:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:02:26","slug":"how-to-be-safe-on-whatsapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/how-to-be-safe-on-whatsapp\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be Safe On WhatsApp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019m betting you have WhatsApp on your phone. Or, if you don\u2019t \u2013 I\u2019m quite sure a member of your family would. As the most popular messaging app in the world <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/whatsapp-statistics\/#:~:text=Over%202.24%20billion%20people%20use,people%20use%20WhatsApp%20in%20India.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">with 2 billion active monthly users<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s clearly a favourite for many of us who want to keep in contact with both our Apple and Android friends in a safe and encrypted fashion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My relationship with WhatsApp was a slow burn. I discovered it a few years back when it became apparent that group messages to a close cluster of girlfriends weren\u2019t being received by my Android pals. WhatsApp solved that problem instantly. But then over several years, I realized it solved quite a few other pesky problems namely expensive and tricky phone calls when travelling overseas and my frustration at not being able to send a message to a large group of people. I became a fan girl!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But it hasn\u2019t always been smooth sailing for WhatsApp users, over the years there have been scams including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/social.cyware.com\/news\/scammers-trick-whatsapp-users-by-offering-1000gb-free-data-on-the-apps-10th-anniversary-085e453b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> birthday scam where users were offered the chance to win 1000GB of free data<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and most recently the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/afx.adfixus.com\/afx_prid\/2024.11.14.1\/auth\/pta\/?scope=AGxjc2lkPUM0NjZCNDE3LTdBNzMtNDY4OS1CMzU3LUQ3QzlGMzkwQTM0QiZOZXh0QWN0aW9uPVJlZGlyZWN0VG9BdXRoRG9tYWlu&amp;afx_csid=7fca867fee0b40cf90d33be5faa48b5a8dd08697dfdf953&amp;afx_crid=13eac998376e40578d11fb601f587e208dd08697dfdf977&amp;afx_rqc=1&amp;token=aHR0cHM6Ly83bmV3cy5jb20uYXUvdGVjaG5vbG9neS9mcmVzaC13YXJuaW5nLWFib3V0LWJpemFycmUtd2hhdHNhcHAtbWVzc2FnZS15b3Utc2hvdWxkLW5ldmVyLXJlc3BvbmQtdG8tLWMtNzc1MjkxNA==&amp;sv=PridScript_2024.11.14.1&amp;session_r=false&amp;sync_d=null&amp;ref=aHR0cHM6Ly83bmV3cy5jb20uYXUvdGVjaG5vbG9neS9mcmVzaC13YXJuaW5nLWFib3V0LWJpemFycmUtd2hhdHNhcHAtbWVzc2FnZS15b3Utc2hvdWxkLW5ldmVyLXJlc3BvbmQtdG8tLWMtNzc1MjkxNA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018mum and dad\u2019<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> scam. There was also a wave of controversy in 2021, when new WhatsApp owner, Meta<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/whatsapp-is-re-launching-its-controversial-privacy-policy-update-will-pena\/599991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">, introduced a new Privacy Policy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which had a swathe of users concerned that it would share data with Facebook. Many of us threatened not to sign however if we didn\u2019t \u2013 we couldn\u2019t use it! So, we all agreed, somewhat reluctantly in the name of convenience and moved on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WhatsApp Offers Rolls Royce Encryption But Is It Enough?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WhatsApp\u2019s default end-to-end encryption sets it apart from other messaging apps and is another one of my favourite features. But what does that actually mean? In short, it means that your messages can only be read on the recipient\u2019s phone. Likewise, video and audio calls can only be answered by the intended receiver. WhatsApp encrypts every message sent on its platform which means the only people who can decode it are the sender and the receiver. WhatsApp can\u2019t access anything you share and nor could a hacker if they were to intercept a message. Love end-to-end encryption!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But this doesn\u2019t mean that there are no risks using WhatsApp. Like all online platforms, staying ahead of the risks is the smartest way of ensuring you have the best experience. And there are several steps you can take to stay ahead of the threats on WhatsApp. Here are my top tips:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My Top Tips To Stay Safe While Using WhatsApp<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Turn On Automatic Updates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping your WhatsApp software up to date is essential as updates will almost always include fixes or \u2018patches\u2019 for new vulnerabilities and threats. Why not automate them to ensure that this happens? This means you won\u2019t be at risk if you forget to update the software yourself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Be Careful What You Share<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never ever share personal data or crucial financial information on the app, in case your device ends up in the wrong hands or it becomes infected with spyware or malware. And this goes for any app \u2013 keep your personal information nice and tight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Protect Your Device From Spyware<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prevent your device from becoming compromised by malicious software, ensure your device has some super-duper mobile security software. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-au\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u2019s Mobile Security<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> software, available for both\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/mcafee-security-privacy-vpn\/id724596345?mt=8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wsandroid.suite&amp;referrer=af_tranid%3DWhCI1KDIwLv7PBQioB1K2w%26c%3DGlobal%26pid%3DBlog\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Android<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will protect devices of all types from cyberthreats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Ignore Suspicious Messages<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As anyone can message anyone on WhatsApp, it\u2019s inevitable you may receive some random or suspicious looking messages. Always err on the side of caution and do not respond to direct messages from people you don\u2019t know. If you receive a promotional offer from a company that is quite tempting, go directly to their website to confirm. Scammers will often send out 1000\u2019s of emails with a tempting offer and link to a malicious website in the hope that someone will \u2018bite\u2019. Don\u2019t be caught in a phishing scam!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Add a Pin Number<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enabling 2 factor authentication is one the best ways to secure your WhatsApp account and ensure a hacker can\u2019t download your account on their phone. Without your 6-digit pin number, a hacker can\u2019t get into your account, even if they get their hands on the SMS code they need to activate your account on another device. And it takes 30 seconds to set up!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Be Aware Of The Most Common WhatsApp Hacking Strategy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you haven\u2019t set up your 6-digit pin, then you are at risk at being \u2018socially hacked\u2019. This is how it works: a hacker, who has hijacked one of your friend\u2019s accounts, will message you asking for the 6-digit code that\u2019s just been sent to your account. They will say it\u2019s meant for them. And as you \u2018know\u2019 this person, you are likely to send that code straight through without even questioning them. But in fact, the 6-digit code in question has been requested by the hacker for your account, so the minute you share it &#8211; you will be immediately locked out! So, never ever share your 6-digit code with anyone. No-one will ever have a legitimate reason to request it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But please don\u2019t let these risks put you off this fantastic messaging app. I\u2019m a big believer in understanding the challenges so you can prepare yourself, go ahead and enjoy! And I haven\u2019t even touched on some of the more fun aspects of the app \u2013 the stickers &amp; the status updates \u2013 they can be quite the conversation starter! So go ahead and enjoy but just make sure you\u2019ve done your homework!!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay safe everyone!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alex\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m betting you have WhatsApp on your phone. 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