How To Recover Hacked Whatsapp Account On Android And iPhone

Is your WhatsApp account hacked? You do not have to fret because there are a couple of ways in which you can retrieve your account and chats. It does not matter whether you are using an Android or iPhone, we bring you tips to recover your favourite messaging application.

While the Facebook-owned platform has billions of users around the world and it offers end-to-end encryption during the exchange of messages, there are still ways people can hack your account. Fraudsters trick users to get access to a six-digit code in order to hack their accounts.

However, if you enable the two-step verification, you can save your account from getting hacked even if the fraudster has your code and number.

How To Recover Hacked WhatsApp Account On Android & iPhone

• Download WhatsApp again on your phone.
• Log in using your mobile number
• Much like before, you will receive an SMS with a verification code with six digits.
• If you will allow it, WhatsApp will be able to read the code and verify the number. You can also add the code manually.

Once your verification is done, the hacker will automatically be logged out of your account. However, if the hacker had already activated two-step verification, you would be asked to enter another code. In such cases, you will have to wait for a week to gain access to your hacked account. The only plus side to this is while you wait, even the hacker will not be able to access your chats and other details in your account.

What To Do When WhatsApp Is Hacked

Despite the two-step verification, a hacker can still get control of your account. But before you start recovering it, here are three things that you must do to ensure your data remains safe.

Report To WhatsApp

If your account has been hacked, try to reach out to the support desk of WhatsApp. Ask for assistance and follow their guidelines. They have an effective customer support service and might get back to you in the shortest time. You also have the right to take legal action against the hacker.

Notify Your Contacts

Use another social media platform to notify your contacts that your account has been hacked, and nobody should entertain any requests from your number. It will help them stay safe and prevent you from any issues in future.

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Delete Your Account

Before you start recovering the account, you better delete the account as well as the application from your phone. Deleting the account will also delete your data and prevent your confidential information from getting into the hands of the hacker. Only after you have deleted the account should you delete the application.

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How To Prevent Your WhatsApp From Getting Hacked

First, you should be wary of sharing the activation code with any person. It is a confidential piece of information that you must keep safe.

Second, you should activate the two-step verification.

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