With billions of users worldwide, the popular messaging app has become a breeding ground for cyber-attacks. One of the most common scams is impersonating a friend or family member through a seemingly innocent message that asks you for a 6-digit code.
This code allows a hacker to take over your account and access all your messages, photos and videos. The best way to protect your account is to enable two-step verification. This is an optional feature that adds an extra layer of security to your account. Any attempt to verify your phone number on WhatsApp must be made at the same time as entering the six-digit PIN code.