If you use WhatsApp and live in Saudi, then there’s something you should know. Okay, we didn’t mean to make that first sentence ever-so-dramatic, however; several media outlets have announced warnings for the app’s users.

WhatsApp users are being warning to stay cautious and on guard against hackers after a few cyberattacks recently took place, Arab News reports.

To stay safe from cyberattacks or hacking, you need to enable the two-step verification system

To protect your WhatsApp account from a potential hacker, you have to enable your app’s two-step verification system. 

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Users are advised to enable two-step verification to protect their accounts from any digital breakthroughs. Also do not click on any link until you have verified the source of the link, and make sure you do not disclose your personal information and phone number to any untrusted sites.

Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) (via Arab News)

Steps to enabling the two-step verification on your WhatsApp 

1. Open your WhatsApp’s Settings
2. Select Account
3. Click ‘Two- Step Verification’ then enable
4. Enter your six-digit PIN

To further stay in the safe zone, you can also add your email address, in case you forget the PIN code in the future.