WhatsApp is considered one of the secure messaging platforms, but human error can sometimes lead to account theft by an intruder. There are two key things you should avoid if you want to keep your WhatsApp account secure.
**Avoid Downloading Third-Party WhatsApp Apps**
These apps claim to have additional features, and WhatsApp takes a strong stance against these modified applications, potentially leading to your account being deleted if you download them. Some third-party apps are designed to steal user accounts. Earlier this year, a warning about the WhatsApp Pink app was highlighted as a scam by a security researcher in India, who stated that it contains malware that could allow an intruder to take over your phone. GB WhatsApp, another third-party Android app, shares many characteristics with WhatsApp but includes a number of additional features, such as the ability to auto-reply, send more photos, and hide read receipts, among other advantages not available in the official app. In a recent update on its website, WhatsApp warned against downloading such apps, which could lead to the permanent deletion of your account.
**Do Not Share Your 6-Digit Verification Code with Anyone**
Some scammers resort to stealing user accounts by obtaining the 6-digit verification code through deceiving the user into believing they sent the code by mistake to the victim's phone. If you send the verification code to anyone, it means you will lose your account, allowing the scammers to take it over. If you receive a suspicious message from a friend, try to contact them directly to discuss it in person and verify what is happening, and do not send the code to anyone untrustworthy, according to The Sun newspaper.
