Secure Your WhatsApp Now: 90% Users Keep This Critical Setting OFF!
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CNBC Awaaz17-01-2026, 17:38

Secure Your WhatsApp Now: 90% Users Keep This Critical Setting OFF!

  • A significant 90% of WhatsApp users keep crucial privacy settings off by default, increasing risks of hacking, phishing, and data leaks.
  • Enabling these security features, which takes only 2-5 minutes, can significantly enhance your phone's security against malware and information theft.
  • Two-Step Verification adds a 6-digit PIN to your account, preventing unauthorized access even if your SMS OTP is compromised. Enable it via Settings > Account > Two-step verification.
  • Hiding your IP address during WhatsApp calls prevents hackers from tracing your location and leaking data. Activate this in Settings > Privacy > Advanced > Protect IP address in calls.
  • Security Notifications alert you if a contact's encryption code changes, providing an extra layer of security. Turn it on via Settings > Account > Security > Show security notifications.

Why It Matters: Activate WhatsApp's default-off security settings like Two-Step Verification and IP protection to prevent hacking.

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