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Spend a Few Seconds to keep your Personal Chats Safe and Prevent Exposure to Outsiders!

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Whatsapp - rapidly growing and the most popular chat messenger that helps people to communicate each other within seconds, transfer data, photos, videos, share information, spread news, etc.

Whatsapp - rapidly growing and the most popular chat messenger that helps people to communicate each other within seconds, transfer data, photos, videos, share information, spread news, etc.But many of us are unaware of the security risk in WhatsApp. It has an automatic encryption which secures the user to an extent. However, manual changes in the privacy settings should be done by the user to get notified if at all the user is at risk.Please note the point; you will only be notified, prevention is possible up to a limit only.The simple steps to change the settings are:Step 1: Go to settings.Step 2: Click on ACCOUNT → SECURITYStep 3: Turn on show security notifications.

  • Thus, turning this on will notify you when there is any risk when you chat with your friends. Share this information to all so that all get benefited and stay free from hackers.
  • Also, you have an option - PRIVACY, in which you can choose who can view your profile picture, and you will be able to block contacts.

Threats expected from WhatsApp:

  • Hackers/ Fake contacts can chat with you in the name of your original contact.
  • Get valuable details from you like bank account pin number, which can be very dangerous to you.
Above mentioned are some of the basic privacy setting changes that you should follow to prevent an attack from cyber criminals in the internet world. Though measures are taken, each one of you should understand the fact that there are still loopholes where these cyber criminals can dig into and enter into your life. The only method is to limit the information you share via social media.For guidelines related to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and latest news regarding cyber security and related topics, please visit our website - www.securereading.com.
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