Police Bonaire warns about whatsapp hackers
Police Bonaire warns whatsapp hackers
KRALENDIJK – The Cybercrime department of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) is sounding the alarm about an increasing number of cases of hacked WhatsApp accounts on Bonaire. Residents are strongly advised to take extra security on their accounts. https://www.sxmgovernment.com
Investigations by the police have shown that hackers not only take over WhatsApp accounts, but also gain access to the voicemail inboxes of victims. Through this inbox they can gain further control over the WhatsApp account. https://www.stmaartennews.org
The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force therefore strongly advises residents to enable the two-step verification for WhatsApp. This makes it considerably more difficult for malicious parties to gain control of the account. https://www.stmaarten.news
This extra layer of security can be set up by navigating to the account in the WhatsApp app settings, choosing ‘twostep verification’ and following the instructions. A step-by-step explanation can also be found on the Safe Internet site here . https://www.sxmpolice2.wordpress.com
In addition, it is recommended to set a PIN code for the voicemail box to prevent it from being taken over. The way to do this depends on the provider. If in doubt, please contact the relevant provider.
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