WHATSAPP IS BECOMING A WEAPON FOR CYBERCRIMINALS

WHATSAPP IS BECOMING A WEAPON FOR CYBERCRIMINALS

16-FEB-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------WhatsApp has now become a weapon for cybercriminals, causing people to lose their reputation and money. Hackers exploit human behavior to hack a person's WhatsApp.

1. Hackers exploit human behavior to hack WhatsApp.

2. Avoid two-step verification and APK files to stay safe.

3. Many people in Bhojpur have fallen victim to WhatsApp hacking.

WhatsApp, once considered the most accessible means of communication, is becoming the most lethal weapon for cybercriminals. What we once considered a means of connecting with loved ones, is now becoming a digital call. Recently introduced features like UPI payments, video calls, and community groups by WhatsApp have increased coordination, but a lack of security has left hundreds of people on the streets. Dozens of people in the district are losing both their reputation and money every day.

The question now is how the world's most secure ad-encrypted platform is being hacked. Experts believe that hackers are not targeting WhatsApp's technology, but rather human behavior.

Hackers first hack a person's WhatsApp account. Then, taking advantage of that person's trust, they send files like wedding invitations or job openings to their contacts. They also begin demanding money. The user believes the message is from a loved one, and this is where they fall into the trap.

As soon as you install the sent file, a hidden virus activates on your phone. This virus gives the hacker complete control of your WhatsApp, allowing them to access your account without even touching your phone. In many cases, accounts are also linked to other devices through screen-sharing apps or fake QR codes.

WhatsApp's highest security barrier is two-step verification. Go to WhatsApp settings and create a six-digit secret PIN. Once activated, no one will be able to access your account, even if your SIM card is stolen or cloned.

Do not download any WhatsApp file that ends in .apk. An APK file is a software program that can spy on your phone.

Regularly check your linked devices in your WhatsApp settings. If you see a computer or browser you haven't added, log out immediately.

Charpokhari teacher Ram Suresh Singh received an unknown call claiming to update a parcel. As per the fraudster's instructions, his WhatsApp was hacked after he dialed a star (*) code on his mobile. The hacker then began demanding 18,000 to 45,000 rupees from his friends and family.

Charpokhari farmer leader Ranjan Rai's WhatsApp was automatically hacked due to the activation of an unknown app link. As soon as the hack occurred, his mobile began to display activity and links related to the Bank of India app.

Charpokhari Business Board President Harinarayan Singh received an RTO challan on WhatsApp from a relative's number. As soon as he clicked the link, his WhatsApp was hacked, and hackers gained remote access to his mobile and hacked his bank account.

At that time, he had ₹249,000 deposited in his account, which the hackers tried to withdraw. However, he demonstrated quick thinking and immediately informed the bank and froze his account.

Former Charpokhari Deputy Chief Pappu Sah's WhatsApp was suddenly hacked without sharing an OTP or link. The hackers first deactivated his mobile SIM. After the SIM was deactivated, the hackers took control of his WhatsApp and began demanding money from acquaintances and sending obscene messages.

Neeraj Pandey Nagari's WhatsApp and mobile phone fell under hacker control after he clicked on a suspicious APK file. Soon after this, his phone started heating up abnormally and stopped charging and his reputation was tarnished by sending obscene pictures to his acquaintances and groups through WhatsApp.