Tap Next, and Add an email address for extra security (this step is optional but it is an extra way to retrieve your account if you forget your Pin)įor those concerned that their PIN might have been compromised or is easy to guess, they can change their WhatsApp PIN or email address by tapping settings tap Two-Step Verification, tap Change PIN or Change Email Address, enter a new PIN or email address, and then tap ‘next’ to effect the necessary changes.Tap Next, then enter it a second time to confirm it.Enter the Six-Digit PIN you wish to use.The CSIRT highlighted steps for enabling 2FA on WhatsApp, which include the following steps: Why two-factor authentication is importantĮxplaining why WhatsApp users need to activate the two-factor authentication, the NCC-CSIRT in the advisory said:
The CSIRT described two-factor authentication (2FA) as an identity and access management security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. The NCC-CSIRT in its latest advisory advised users in Nigeria to be security conscious while using the service, while recommending that every WhatsApp user should set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers. The Computer Security Incident Response Team of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that WhatsApp is increasingly becoming a prime target for hackers and scammers who are always looking for ways to gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts. It also explains how WhatsApp users can set up two-factor authentication on the app.The Team recommends two-factor authentication for every WhatsApp user as a security measure.The NCC’s Computer Security Incident Response Team said hackers are now targeting WhatsApp users to compromise their accounts.
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