CID warns of WhatsApp hacking, theft hazards

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AMMAN — The Cyber Crime Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reissued warnings about the threat of Whatsapp hacking, noting in a statement that it still receives daily complaints on the matter.  The previous warnings had outlined “new” methods of stealing users’ accounts, which include impersonating public figures to obtain users’ personal information. The CID advised Jordanians to shield themselves from such risks by relying on two-step authentication, creating stronger passwords and avoiding suspicious links.   Read more national news    (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_509089081')   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_552628228') Read More King Abdullah II on Labor Day: We take pride in every hardworking hand JPA: Labor Day marks milestone for reform, dignity Jordan calls Security Council to force Israel to open crossings, allow aid into Gaza
AMMAN — The Cyber Crime Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reissued warnings about the threat of Whatsapp hacking, noting in a statement that it still receives daily complaints on the matter. 
 


The previous warnings had outlined “new” methods of stealing users’ accounts, which include impersonating public figures to obtain users’ personal information.

The CID advised Jordanians to shield themselves from such risks by relying on two-step authentication, creating stronger passwords and avoiding suspicious links.  


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