How Do I Know If My WhatsApp Is Being Tracked?
Spyware on WhatsApp is becoming an increasing problem. If you are worried that your WhatsApp account is being spied on, there are some things you can do to find out. There are several clues that your account is being tracked, such as increased lagging, strange noises, and overheating. The surest way to tell is to install anti-spyware apps.
Because WhatsApp is such a popular messaging app, it has attracted some unwanted attention. With the right tools, people can break into WhatsApp accounts to listen to calls, read chat logs, and track locations. So it's only natural to wonder if you are being tracked through your WhatsApp account. Read on to learn how to find out.
Signs that Your WhatsApp Account Is Being Tracked
There are several clues that somebody is tracking your WhatsApp account:
- The app hangs more often than it used to. Because of the nature of internet communication, it's only natural that your app will hang from time to time. However, if it has recently started doing so noticeably more often than it used to, it could be a sign that spyware is gathering information from your WhatsApp account.
- WhatsApp is running slowly. If the app is constantly lagging, it is most likely because of spyware taking up too much memory. WhatsApp itself shouldn't use that much.
- Strange noises come from your phone when using WhatsApp. If your phone keeps making noises when you're using the app and you're not receiving notifications, it's most likely because of spyware sending your information elsewhere.
- The phone heats up a lot when using WhatsApp. That could be a sign that spyware is using your phone's resources to track you and gather your information.
- The battery is draining more quickly. It could be a sign of spyware tracking your WhatsApp account. This one is less of a sure tell. After all, your battery could just have gotten old, or you could have spyware monitoring something other than WhatsApp.
- Of course, the surest way to tell if your WhatsApp account is being tracked is to use an anti-spyware app to detect any spyware installed on your phone.
Contacting WhatsApp
If you need WhatsApp's help to resolve a tracking issue, or just to ask any questions, you can reach a WhatsApp customer service representative on the company's help forum. There is no phone line, chat, or email for WhatsApp customer service.
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