How do I prevent my WhatsApp from being hacked?
For iPhone users – Never share your MAC address :
Each WhatsApp account on iPhone is associated with unique MAC(Media access control) address as a password. If any one changes his/her device(MAC address also changes), they are requested to re-verify their WhatsApp account. Means you cannot access same WhatsApp account from two devices. But what if you got success in having same MAC address for two devices? You can certainly access same WhatsApp ID from two devices that will help you to have a close look on your friends WhatsApp activity.
Moreover, WhatsApp on Android and other devices can also be hacked through MAC address, but the fact is that victim can easily recover back without any hassle.
Moreover, WhatsApp on Android and other devices can also be hacked through MAC address, but the fact is that victim can easily recover back without any hassle.
*For Android users – Never share your IMEI number :
Each WhatsApp account on Android is associated with IMEI(International mobile equipment identity) number as a password. If any one changes his/her device(IMEI number also changes), they are requested to re-verify their WhatsApp account. Means you cannot access same WhatsApp account from two devices. But what if you got success in having same IMEI number for two devices? You might have thought, How IMEI number can be spoofed, but you can study the fact at XDA link. So, it’s better not to share your IMEI number. It can be easily accesed by dialing *#06# or can be found on the stickers under the battery.
In tests, according to heise Security, using WhatsAPI, the PHP-based WhatsApp API, hackers can easily access your WhatsApp account, whether you are using an iPhone or an Android. Hackers just need to enter the phone number and MAC address or IMEI into a script and they can easily send WhatsApp message from your Account.
Moreover, script also allowed to receive messages as well. And the fact is that, sent messages are completely invisible on victims phone if the script is running. Never click on the unknown link which you got through sms. Backup it regularly.
In tests, according to heise Security, using WhatsAPI, the PHP-based WhatsApp API, hackers can easily access your WhatsApp account, whether you are using an iPhone or an Android. Hackers just need to enter the phone number and MAC address or IMEI into a script and they can easily send WhatsApp message from your Account.
Moreover, script also allowed to receive messages as well. And the fact is that, sent messages are completely invisible on victims phone if the script is running. Never click on the unknown link which you got through sms. Backup it regularly.
To protect yourself from people that trying hack your WhatsApp account you will need:
- Have latest and updates OS version running in your smartphone
- Don't Install apps from unknown markets
- Don't jailbreak (iPhone) root (Android) your smartphone - doing that will make the hackers life easier
- Don't click on unknown URLs that you received in Emails and SMSs
- Add password to your smartphone
- Avoid using public WiFi networks, prefer mobile internet
- Wipe and reinstall your smartphone OS
- Install Wireshark in your computer, browse only from your computer and analyze the traffic that going out from your smartphone
