The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) urges citizens to exercise increased caution following recent reports from the region of compromised WhatsApp accounts.
In some reported cases, users have lost access to their accounts. The relevant authorities are investigating how the accounts were compromised.
To protect your account:
- Enable two-step verification under Settings → Account.
- Never share verification codes, passwords, or account details with anyone.
- Check “Linked Devices” regularly and immediately disconnect any device you do not recognize.
- Do not click suspicious links sent by SMS, WhatsApp, or email, especially those asking you to verify your account.
- If you receive a code or a notification about WhatsApp being registered on another device without requesting it, do not share the code or approve the request.
- Secure the email address linked to your account with a unique password and multi-factor authentication.
If you lose access to your account, use only WhatsApp’s official recovery procedures and channels.
A verification code is personal. Even if a request appears to come from someone you know, verify it before taking action.