The instant messaging application owned by Facebook is still the people's choice, of course, as a qualified means of communication.
However, even though it is supported by various features that make it easier for users. There are threats that can also be detrimental that are used by irresponsible people.
Recently, the Directorate of Cyber Crime (Dittipidsiber) of the National Police's Criminal Investigation and Investigation Agency revealed a new mode of extortion via WhatsApp.
It was also conveyed through the official Instagram account @SiberPolri, his party revealed the chronology of the extortion mode. For this reason, people are expected to always be careful.
It is further explained, firstly, criminals will take over WhatsApp. One of the ways that criminals often use is to ask for a one-time password (OTP) that WhatsApp sends via SMS to its users.
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Later, WhatsApp will send this message if someone accesses your WhatsApp account on another phone. Then, if you find this suspicious situation, do not provide the 6-digit OTP.
Next second, after WhatsApp is taken over, WhatsApp will be used to chat, requesting obscene images. As quoted by Mind-People.com from the Tribrata News page.
In addition, thirdly, the images obtained will be used to threaten the victim with an account that has been taken over to distribute the image. Furthermore, from there they will ask for a ransom.
Even so, previously, Cybersecurity observer Alfons Tanujaya said to take over the hijacked account, you can reinstall WhatsApp and enter the cellphone number that we use.
“So even if someone takes over our WhatsApp account, we can reinstall WhatsApp, enter a number that we can retrieve. Because SMS came to our number,” said Alfons.
So if your account is taken over and criminals ask for indecent photos as ransom, please don't give it because they will eventually blackmail the victim.
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On the other hand, some time ago, Whatsapp has issued a new privacy policy, and Saturday, May 15, 2021 yesterday was the deadline for Whatsapp users to agree to the new policy.
In this case, several new things must be approved by the application user, such as a track record of transactions and payments made by the user through the application.
However, Whatsapp users are still free to choose to accept or reject the new policy.
However, there are 3 things that will happen if the user refuses the policy from Whatsapp. Starting from a restricted service, only able to call and receive notifications. And Whatsapp will not delete the account.***
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