Hackers come up with new ways to make users a victim. Earlier, where e-mail fraud was very common, now these hackers are accessing people's bank accounts through WhatsApp. Let us know how to avoid them.
The popular app WhatsApp has now gone far beyond chatting. Through this amazing app, users can do everything from giving their location to payment. However, when its use has increased so much, it is obvious that the work of hackers has also become very easy. Nowadays people's accounts are also being cleaned through WhatsApp. Along with this, hackers are also targeting e-wallet accounts and UPI. If you want that you do not become a target of hackers through WhatsApp, then we are telling you some important tips by following which you can avoid becoming a victim of hackers.
If an unknown person contacts you through WhatsApp, then do not reply to him. Apart from this, if someone unknown shares any link with you, then do not open it. Never share your bank details with anyone. Never share if someone asks for Debit Card, Credit Card PIN, and Internet Banking Password.
If any media file has come from a new number, then never download it. There may be a virus in that file that can hack your account. Disable auto-download in your phone. Go to WhatsApp's Settings and change the settings by going to Data and Storage Usage. This will not download any file automatically.
Do not share the OTP that comes in the phone for any small or big cash transaction whether it is done from bank account or e-wallet with anyone. If you lose your phone, first deactivate WhatsApp. For this, you can email support@whatsapp.com or log in to WhatsApp from another phone and then delete or deactivate WhatsApp.
After changing the phone, first, go to the phone's settings and delete all the data on the phone and reset it to the factory version so that your information is safe. Avoid using unknown or public Wi-Fi, it increases the chances of hacking. Many times hackers can hack your phone online fraud with Wi-Fi.
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