ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued important security guidelines to protect WhatsApp users from hacking and cyber fraud.
PTA officials have said in a statement that by adopting a few simple security measures, users can protect their WhatsApp accounts from unauthorized access.
They said that cyber criminals are constantly trying to hack WhatsApp accounts, so users should strengthen the security of their accounts.
The authority directed that the security notification feature of WhatsApp must be activated. For this, users should go to WhatsApp settings and turn on “Show security notifications” in the account and then the security notifications option.
With the activation of this feature, users will receive immediate notification of any change in the security of the account.
PTA has advised users to also associate a secure and active email address with their WhatsApp account so that account recovery can be easily possible in case of hacking or any emergency situation.
The authority also directed that “two-step verification” be mandatory, saying that this additional security feature plays a vital role in preventing hackers and cybercriminals from gaining unauthorized access to accounts.
The PTA stressed that a little caution can protect users’ personal data, contacts and digital lives, while negligence can lead to cyber fraud and financial loss.
