How to Check if Someone hacked Your WhatsApp Account and tips to prevent it

7- If you find an unknown device, tap it and select “Log Out.”

 How to Check if Someone hacked Your WhatsApp Account

Like many other online applications, WhatsApp goes to great lengths to ensure the privacy and security of user data. The platform is relatively secure with features like one login at a time and two-factor authentication.

However, as with anything related to the Internet, there are security vulnerabilities that attackers are willing to explore. Due to the nature of WhatsApp, it is important to act quickly if you believe your account has been hacked.

In this article, you will learn how to detect suspicious activity on WhatsApp and how to secure your account. Let's dive!

1. Log in to your Whats App account 

To better understand how WhatsApp security works, we will guide you through the process of logging into your account first. WhatsApp offers two access methods. Online via WhatsApp Messenger for iOS or the WhatsApp app for Android.

The web version of WhatsApp makes typing much easier because you can do it from your keyboard instead of tapping the phone screen. However, you must start from your mobile device.

2- Check your WhatsApp activity. When you open WhatsApp, you will first see a list of messages. Review unsent messages and messages you receive from strangers in this list.

3- Check your contact information. If an attacker tries to take over your account, they will start changing your contact information. On mobile, tap the "vertical ellipsis" (3 vertical dots) in the upper right corner.

4- Tap “Settings.”

5- Select “Linked Devices.”

6- Review the “Last active…” list for any unknown devices.

7- If you find an unknown device, tap it and select “Log Out.”