8 WhatsApp features you must use to keep your account secure

Millions of people rely on WhatsApp to stay connected, but the app’s popularity also makes it a target for hackers and scammers. Recent reports have exposed new security threats, including a tactic called GhostPairing, which tricks users into linking their accounts to an attacker’s browser. Researchers have also shown how billions of phone numbers can be exposed through the app’s contact discovery tool, along with profile photos and other personal data.

WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption to ensure that only you and the person you’re messaging can read your chats.