For some people, WhatsApp It has become one of the fundamental applications in your life, since it offers a simple and fast way to communicate with other people. However, this has also caused a number of problems, since account thefts have increased by more than 600% so far this year.
According to ESET, The theft of WhatsApp accounts has increased by 650% so far in 2024 in Latin America alone. This represents a substantial leap that puts the communication and security of its users at risk. This process varies by region, but criminals usually obtain this information by assuming the identity of other people and taking advantage of those who are not fully informed, such as elderly users. In this regard, this is what Fabiana Ramírez, computer security researcher at ESET Latin America, commented:
“The theft of WhatsApp accounts is not something new, in fact, it is a scourge that increasingly plagues Latin America. The example of Mexico is paradigmatic: in the first two months of 2024, the hijacking of WhatsApp accounts grew by more than 650% compared to the same months of the previous year. But he’s not the only one”.
To combat this, It is advisable to use two-step authentication, something that can prevent those who obtain your private WhatsApp information from using your account in a simple way. As always, it is best to simply avoid suspicious messages, and not share personal information with anyone online. On related topics, these are the cell phones that are no longer compatible with WhatsApp. Likewise, two major problems with the application have been resolved.
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 has to do something about it, although they probably won’t be able to fix the real problem.
Via: ESET
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