WhatsApp has been using SMS-based OTPs for account registration since its existence. However, sending an authentication code over SMS can have security implications and stands the risk of failed ...

WhatsApp is generally a secure platform, but there are a number of things you can do to help keep your account safe. With nearly three billion users around the world, it's hardly surprising that ...

If your WhatsApp account is hacked, don’t panic. The first thing you need to do is confirm if you are indeed hacked and immediately contact WhatsApp support directly from the app. You should then lock ...

GhostPairing' could give criminals access to your WhatsApp account, but there are ways to prevent this happening.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Hackers are now using spyware to attack WhatsApp, Signal and other ...

As one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp is available on virtually all major platforms. It's a fantastic alternative to regular SMS texting that can also be used to exchange ...

Indian government warns WhatsApp users about the GhostPairing scam that silently hijacks accounts using device linking.

GhostPairing' allows cybercriminals to take complete control of WhatsApp accounts without requiring passwords or SIM swaps, ...