Maintaining privacy on the Internet, when using applications of all kinds, is essential. However, there are many risks that we must be aware of. We are going to talk about a specific case in this article. We are going to explain whether or not they could see everything you write on your mobile phone, on WhatsApp, what options an attacker would have and what you should do to protect yourself and not make mistakes.
The truth is that there are methods that an attacker could use to spy on you through WhatsApp. They could read your messages and even send them in your name. There can be both physical and remote access. It is up to you to protect yourself and prevent this type of problem from affecting you.
How can they see your WhatsApp messages?
It should be noted that WhatsApp is currently the most used messaging application in Spain and in many other countries. This means that hackers may try to access these messages or control the program in some way. This forces us to take certain measures.
Physical access to the mobile
The first thing that can happen is that someone else gains physical access to your phone. This could be through carelessness, losing your device, or having it stolen. They could log into WhatsApp and see all your messages, write in your name, etc. Basically, they can have full control of your device if you make certain mistakes.
What can you do to prevent this? The main thing is to prevent anyone from having physical access. Always try to protect your phone, use robust unlocking methods, such as using a fingerprint or a hard-to-guess PIN. Be careful not to use weak passwords, as this is a major mistake.
They sneak some malware in you
Another method they might use is to sneak some kind of malware into your phone. It could be a Trojan, spyware, etc. This will allow the attacker to remotely spy on your phone. The messages you receive could be available to the attackers and they could see everything you do. You might not even be aware of it.
In order to avoid problems of this type, it is essential to protect your mobile. Make sure you keep it updated, be careful not to install software from unofficial sources and it is a good idea to have a good antivirus that is capable of detecting threats of this type.
Device linked and you don’t control it
WhatsApp allows you to use it on multiple devices at the same time. You could have it on your main phone, but also on a computer. What happens if someone has access to that PC? They don’t really need to log in, or enter a PIN code, unless you have it set up as such. They would then have access to all your messages.
To protect yourself, you should be careful where you log into WhatsApp. Be careful not to link computers that are not only under your control. Also, you can always unlink it at any time, set a PIN code to open the browser, etc. Protecting the browser’s security will also help reduce risks.
Spying physically
Finally, one more method is that they can spy on you physically. This doesn’t mean that they have access to your device, but that they can see everything you do. This can happen, for example, if someone is simply standing next to you and reading everything you write. It could be in a seat behind you, for example.
There may even be cameras in certain areas that can point at your phone’s screen. Although this is not a common occurrence, it can happen. They could see, using this method, everything that happens on your phone’s screen.
Ultimately, all of these are the options that an attacker could have to see your WhatsApp messages and spy on you. You can always increase security to avoid problems of this type.
