5 Tips to Secure Your WhatsApp chats

Shivam Singh | 06 Feb, 2024 Image | iStock

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Use Two-step Verification

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Use the Official App

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Use View Once feature

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Use Chat lock feature

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WhatsApp privacy checkup

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