Recently it became known about a new way to lose your WhatsApp account. The scheme works based on the vulnerability of the messenger. Russian cybersecurity expert Andrey Masalovich told how to protect against this type of fraud.
According to the specialist, you need to have a backup plan in case the scammers can get to your account, Sputnik radio reports. And this is not so much about attempts to regain access to the account, but about the presence of a third-party communication channel.
There is a rule of duplication of functions. Play in advance in your head what you will do if your WhatsApp is disconnected for a day. In this case, I advise you to switch to a backup communication channel. Andrey Masalovich
At the same time, not only a third-party messenger, but even another smartphone can act as a “fallback” option.
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