How to Check if Your WhatsApp Account is Compromised

Learn how to identify unusual activity on your WhatsApp account to ensure your security.

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To know if someone is using your WhatsApp account, check for unusual activity such as messages you didn't send, or contacts you don't recognize. Also, navigate to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices. Here, you can see any devices logged into your account. If there's an unknown device, log it out immediately to secure your account.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can someone use my WhatsApp without my permission? Yes, if you do not secure your account, someone can access it using your phone number.
  2. What should I do if I see an unknown device in my WhatsApp? Immediately log out of that device from the Linked Devices section in WhatsApp settings.
  3. How can I prevent my WhatsApp from being hacked? Enable two-step verification and regularly check for any unusual activity.
  4. What are signs that my WhatsApp account may be hacked? Look for unrecognized messages, new contacts, or changes you didn't make.

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