How to Check If Your WhatsApp Account Is Compromised
Learn how to determine if your WhatsApp account is being used by someone else and protect your privacy.
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Signs your WhatsApp might be used by someone else include unexpected messages you didn't send, contacts you don't recognize, or chats marked as read that you haven't accessed. To confirm, open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Linked Devices. If you see any devices you don't recognize, select them and log them out immediately. This will terminate any unauthorized sessions on your account.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the signs that someone is using my WhatsApp? Look for unexpected messages, new contacts, or chats marked as read that you didn't access.
- How can I secure my WhatsApp from unauthorized access? Regularly check your linked devices through Settings and log out any unfamiliar devices immediately.
- What should I do if I suspect my WhatsApp has been hacked? Confirm any unauthorized devices in your account settings, log them out, and change your account password.
- Can someone access my WhatsApp without my phone? Yes, if they link your account to another device, but you can check and unlink unauthorized devices in the app.