Activate these following settings on your smartphone and Whatsapp to protect yourself from cyberattacks and get alerts from government
The tension between India and Pakistan has been increasing with each passing day, and it is not limited only to the battlefield. Yesterday, it was reported that there have been alleged cyberattacks by Pakistan against Indian users and that the authorities have instructed the Indians to take preventive measures and stay safe against such attacks.
In the article, we will share with you some settings on your Android/iOS device and WhatsApp activation, in which you can protect yourself against cyberattacks and also get government alerts on your smartphone.
Turn on these settings on your Android/iOS to get any alert, guidance, or update from the government about the current situation on your smartphone
For iPhone
- Go to Settings
- Tap on Notifications
- Scroll down to Government Alerts
- Turn on Emergency Alerts & Public Safety Alerts (in some cases, it may show Test Alerts)
For Android (may vary slightly by brand)
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down to Safety & Emergency
- Tap on Wireless Emergency Alerts
- Turn on Allow Alerts/Extreme threats/Severe threats
Activate these settings on your WhatsApp
- Go to Settings
- Tap on Privacy
- Click on Advanced
- Turn on Block unknown account messages, Protect IP address in calls, and Disable link previews
Stay safe and tell your friends and family to activate these settings on their devices to stay updated and protected.
