India, May 12 -- In times of high tension such as the current 2025 India-Pakistan standoff, it's important to stay informed of the news while also being careful online. WhatsApp, as one of the main channels of interaction for millions of people, may accidentally become a means of spreading fake news and cyber attacks. There are measures to protect yourself from fraud and hacking even as you keep up with the latest news.

If you believe your WhatsApp has been compromised, then do this:

Log Out of All Sessions: In Settings, access Linked Devices and end sessions on all other devices.

Re Verify Your Account: Re-download WhatsApp and verify yourself using your phone number.

Notify Your Contacts: Warn your friends and family that your accou...