WhatsApp has issued guidance for how users can stop their accounts from being targeted by cyber crooks.
Users have been warned over the recent resurgence of a worrying six digit text scam that can give hackers full access to private chats. However, the messaging firm have explained a simple way to avoid becoming a victim.
WhatsApp users can head to the settings and make sure their profile picture is private to keep their identity safe. This means scammers can't view the photo or steal it in a bid to trick friends or contacts into believing that they are speaking to you - as Mirror Online reports.
