Deactivate WhatsApp if you lose your phone

Deactivate WhatsApp if you lose your phone

If you lose your smartphone, immediately activate WhatsApp with the same phone number on a different phone, with a replacement SIM.

One of the basic security measures that WhatsApp takes is that the app can only be used by one number on one device at a time, so by doing so you instantly block it from being used on your old phone. If that’s not possible, WhatsApp can also deactivate your account.

 Keep the WhatsApp app locked

WhatsApp doesn’t offer a built-in password or pin, you can use third party apps like Messenger and Chat Lock, Lock for WhatsApp and Secure Chat if you use an Android phone. This will help you from exposing your private chats, photos and videos from others who steal your smartphone or take it from you.

Hide the ‘last seen’ timestamp

WhatsApp’s much disliked last seen feature can also be disabled, it could help prevent your stalker know what time you were last online.

You can disable or restrict who sees your ‘last seen’ time in WhatsApp’s Profile>> Privacy menu, in Android,

iOS, Windows or Blackberry. However, if you turn it off, you won’t be able to see other users’ ‘last seen’ times either.

 Be careful of what you talk about

You should not share confidential information, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, bank or credit card details, or passport or other identification details on WhatsApp.

A man in the middle attack could lead to this information being compromised. WhatsApp has introduced end-to-end encryption for its Android users but other platforms are still vulnerable.

That’s all for today! We will discuss more whatsapp tips and tricks in future articles.