JAKARTA - Recently, there has been a leak of 487 WhatsApp user data worldwide, which was carried out by hackers under the account name Agency123456.
A total of 487 million databases leaked on the Breached.vc site are joint data from WhatsApp users around the world (84 countries), including Indonesia.
Launching from the TechRadar report, data collection in each country, especially in the US, is priced at USD 7,000 (IDR 109 million), and figures for data in the UK increased by USD 2,500 (IDR 38 million).
Although Meta hasn't issued any statements about the truth, some parties, such as Binance boss Changpeng Zhao or CZ confirmed the truth of the WhatsApp number.
This leaked phone number can be used for various reasons, including marketing and phishing, highlighting the importance of good ID theft protection tools.
If this is proven true, there is currently no way to know if your phone number is one that is sold online or not.
Now, you have to be alert if there's a suspicious message on your WhatsApp, as it could be a phishing attack.
What Should Be DONE?
To prevent your account from being taken over by a criminal, all you have to do is enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
Using two-Factor Authentication (2FA), it can save accounts from various possible attacks. Adding a second layer of protection will stop most online scams.
To apply 2FA on WhatsApp, tap Settings and then Verify two steps, then set up a PIN. While criminals can clone your phone number and receive verification steps, it's unlikely they can guess the six-digit PIN.
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