WhatsApp is one of the most widely used mobile applications worldwide to stay connected with friends and family online, such as chatting (personal or group), making calls or video calls, among others.
So far, more than 2 billion people have the Meta app on their phones and are satisfied with the service provided. However, like any application, there are security or privacy flaws that make us vulnerable to hackers.
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Millions of individuals have been scammed or have had their privacy violated in their conversations, and this is because they do not take the necessary measures to counteract these illegal acts. In light of this, Liberó will reveal to you the five most common mistakes you should avoid.
A) NOT HAVING A SECURITY PASSWORD OR PIN ON YOUR CELL PHONE
Although this action is rarely registered, there are very few people who do not have a security system on their mobile phone, and even worse, on the mentioned application. By inserting a password or pin, you greatly reduce the risk of being spied on.
B) NOT INSTALLING AN ANTIVIRUS
Another very common mistake is not having antivirus support on your cell phone, as millions of people are not accustomed to installing these programs on their devices. By doing so, you would greatly prevent the presence of malware.
C) NOT UPDATING WHATSAPP WHEN REQUIRED
Every so often, WhatsApp provides constant updates to reinforce security and privacy for its regular users. In the event that you do not have the latest updates, you would facilitate hackers' access to conversations and private files from this app.
D) OPENING FILES OR LINKS OF DOUBTFUL ORIGIN
A common tactic used by scammers and hackers is sending links. We recommend not accessing these links if they are of dubious origin and do not have the appropriate security domain, as you could welcome a virus into your cell phone.
E) INTERACTING WITH UNKNOWN NUMBERS
A very common case that every user has experienced is the arrival of unknown messages. As a courtesy, some people interact with these numbers, but it is advisable not to respond and immediately block the number as you would be exposed to being spied on.
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