How To Hack Whatsapp Account Ethical Hacking

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When you came across words like hacking or spying on someone, you would recall the famous spying or hacking movies in which a team collaborate to work on a secret mission. Well, in reality, hacking is completely different. After reading this article you will be familiar with what hacking is? Are hacking practises legal? Is it wise to interfere with someone’s privacy? To whom you should approach if you face such issues? And how can you hack WhatsApp account and get access to their details?

So we shall begin with discussing what hacking is? What are its types, and the difference between ethical and unethical practices? Also, we will give you some tips on hacking WhatsApp messages.

DECLAIMER: This article is solely for knowledge purpose only. Hacking someone’s WhatsApp without their consent is considered an illegal and criminal offence.

About Hacking

We define hacking as an effort to manipulate a computer system or any network associated with a computer. For example: accessing your email account by decoding its password.  We define system hacking as using computer/laptops to execute false activities like fraud, stealing confidential information, privacy invasion and many more. Now, let’s look into the types of hackers.

Different types of hackers

On the basis of their actions, hackers are classified as:

1. Ethical Hacker: Also known as a White hat, who gain access to the security of the system with an intention of identifying and fixing its flaws. They perform tests and give an assessment report.
2. Cracker: The hacker is also renowned with the name Black hat, and has the main intention of seeking unauthorised access to your system for personal use. They are the ones to steal all your confidential information, transfer funds and perform fraud activities.
3. Grey Hat: As the colour suggests, they are the hackers somewhere between the two. And compromises your system securities without your consent, just to identify the flaws in your system.
4. Script Kiddies: They are the non-skilled or unprofessional people and uses available tools to get access.
5. Hacktivists: They belong to the category of hackers who hijack websites and send religious, political or social messages, spread rumours and fake news.
6. Phreaker: They are the ones who manipulate flaws in phones rather than computers.

Ethical hacking and hacking: A general perspective

As mentioned, identifying flaws in your computer system or networks to fix them and build a secure system are the roles performed by ethical hackers. They must obey certain rules as having consent from the owner of the system, or maintain the privacy of the organisation, and must be transparent in their work. Their objectives are:

• To enhance the security framework.
• Develop a secure programming language.
• Regularly updating security software.
• Build programs like ad blockers, firewalls.

While unethical hacking belongs to those group of people who perform all the illegal activities and their aim is:

• To steal confidential information.
• Stealing money via hacking accounts and transfer processes.
• Give free access to movies, videos, and music.
• To get unauthorised access to restricted network places.

For more details, follow the introduction to hacking.

Methods of hacking

Phishing: Phishing is referred to as the hacking of passwords related to emails, websites, or social networking sites. Generally, people receive certain phishing emails in the inbox. Hackers then retrieve all the login details of the person whom the account belongs to by asking them to sign in and automatically redirect them on their website.

Botnet: It is a group of devices connected via the internet, and are infected by malware which permits hackers to control the devices. Hackers can do so by using Trojan viruses, which attack the security systems of computer and has the ability to infect as many users as possible.

Keyloggers: In this technique, hackers insert a device or software in your system, which will then collect all the details, passwords and other confidential information as payment passwords, account details etc.

Cybercrime and its types

One considers an activity a cybercrime, when they use computers and other networks to carry out illegal activities as blackmailing, unauthorised transactions, spreading viruses to access confidential information, etc. Majority of these crimes are committed via the internet and some through phones (includes SMS and other messenger apps).

Types of Cybercrime

The following describes major types of cybercrimes:

• Computer fraud: It includes illegal activities for personal interests via computer systems.
• Privacy violation: Exposing personal details like email ids, account information, hacking websites, are included.
• Sharing copyright files: This crime involves distribution copyright protected documents and media files like ebooks, movies, songs, etc.
• Electronic fund transfer: It includes gaining access to bank account details without the owner’s consent and performing illegal money transfers.
•  ATM fraud: The crime involves interception of card details like ATM card number, CVV  and PIN number.
• Spam: It involves sending unauthorised emails. These mails contain ads.

So, this was a brief overview of hacking and cybercrime. Now coming back to the topic, let’s focus on ways to hack WhatsApp.

How to hack WhatsApp?

Here, are some simple tricks for those who want to keep an eye on their close ones. It could be their friend, girlfriend, wife, husband or even colleagues. We suggest our readers read all these methods carefully and select the one which suits you best.

Hack WhatsApp by syncing device with a web browser via QR code

This simple hack utilises the service called ‘WhatsApp Web’ to access the account. Its requires hackers to configure the WhatsApp analogue in the browser, and use that data for according to their purpose. The only con of this method is that you should have the target phone with you in order to access its details.

The process follows:

1. Opt the mode you wish to read the chat; in your PC or in your phone.
2. For accessing messages from PC, open your web browser and type “https://web.whatsapp.com”. The site will open and ask you to scan the given QR code. Before heading further, tick the option ‘Keep me logged in’.
3. For viewers who wish to use the phone, have to install an app to launch this version.
4. Open Google Play Store, search  ‘Whats Web’, and install in your phone.
5. Once you have the target phone unlocked, follow WhatsApp -> Menu -> WhatsApp Web.
6. Now scan the QR code in the browser/phone with the device to be hacked.
7. You can now access all the details of the WhatsApp from that phone.

Note: The only demerit of this method is,  the target phone should always be connected to the internet. And the owner of the phone does not open WhatsApp web option of their phone, else, they will get updated that the phone is logged in via PC.

Hack WhatsApp by exporting the chat history

This hack WhatsApp trick is similar to the one mentioned above and is the fastest way to hack the WhatsApp of the device.

1. Open WhatsApp application of your target phone.
2. Click on the Menu icon (three vertical dots  in the upper ride side of the app)  -> Settings -> Chats -> Chat history -> Export chat (with or without media, as per your wish)
3. Open Gmail, type the email address, and click on ‘Export’.

The file (.txt format) along with media files (if opted) will get uploaded in the mail. Press send and your work is done. You may now retrieve the file later.

Note: You will retrieve the data which was not removed by the owner and online monitoring of WhatsApp is not possible in this case. Also, to work safe, you should delete the mail from sent section too.

Hack WhatsApp chats using WSP 3.0

One can hack WhatsApp using WhatsApp Scan Pro (WSP). The APK file is available online. Here, the WSP attaches a virus secretly with a photo via the link. It is suggested to pick the target’s pictures, as they will be interested in opening their photos.

The hacker sends a photo using WhatsApp. The owner when opens the file, the virus automatically runs on the device. The WSP then blocks the backdoor activities in the framework and connects it to the hacker. The hacker then starts getting all the scanned QR codes from the target messenger.

After every 10 seconds, these codes get changed and the hacker continuously monitors the process. Once the connection is established, the hacker gains access to the victim’s session instantly.

Note: The only requirement of this method is to have a good internet connection.

Hack WhatsApp using POCWAPP

POCWAPP is also known as PullOutCorrWhatsApp, designed by a Chinese hacker named Liuhong. Using this software programme, the hacker can simultaneously hack many accounts in one go. This software is compatible with Android phones only and is a paid app available at DarkNet.

The programme recognises the victim by its phone number and gathers the ID number from the server, thus, circumventing the cloud storage. It easily analyses complete chat history along with the file of media too.

The software also uploads all its data to a temporary server and decodes it. Once decoded, the chat history of the individual user gets accessed by the hacker, and the victim will never get aware that his/her chat details are leaked from the main server.

Note: POCWAPP can work on 15 users from a single connection and it is mandatory to have a proper internet connection for the programme to process.

Hack WhatsApp via Spoofing

There are some points to follow, in order to hack someone’s WhatsApp account.

1. Firstly, you need to uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
2. Secondly, refer the instructions in the guide to get the address of the victim’s phone.
3. For Android ones, click Setting -> About Phone -> Status -> WiFi MAC address. For iPhone users, click Settings -> General -> About-> WiFi Address.

Now, you need to run Terminal Emulator and Busy Box into your phones and using these applications, replace the WiFi MAC address of your phone with that of the victim’s device. Then, reinstall WhatsApp and type phone number of the victim’s device. Copy the verification code from the victim’s device and delete it immediately. Log-in to their WhatsApp account by pasting the verification code.

Also read: Some easy ways to hack Android Phones

Impact of WhatsApp hacking on our life

We advise our viewers to not to imply these tricks for fun as this article is just for attaining knowledge and spreading awareness about how easily, with these simple methods anyone can hack WhatsApp and compromise your privacy. We will be discussing a case study which revealed how the NSO group used a spyware tool to spy journalist and activists of India, by using malware to hack WhatsApp.

They used a spyware tool called Pegasus to keep an eye on journalists. Although, in response to their act, WhatsApp sued the group in federal court and accused of using the servers of WhatsApp to send malware in mobile phones and other devices. This raised a concern about our privacy shall be abused, by leaking our private chats.

Also, there are certain cases reported in the cyber cell department about the WhatsApp accounts being compromised and blackmailers then threaten them to post their obscene pictures in exchange for a huge amount of ransom money. Therefore, it is advised not to share your 6 digit verification number of WhatsApp as it is sent for security purpose.

Do not indulge in these practices, as hacking WhatsApp without consent of the owner shall be considered as a criminal offence and you may face some serious charges under Indian Penal Code, Section 65 in Information Technology Act (2000) and many others. Always report to the cybercrime department if someone faces such incidences.

Conclusion

So now, we end this topic. I hope this article resolved your queries regarding hacking and its types, the difference between ethical and unethical hacking, cybercrime and its activities, how can you can someone’s WhatsApp account?, or is it legal to hack someone’s WhatsApp account? Please note that hacking without permission of the owner is an illegal activity and this article is only for your knowledge purpose only. Do not attempt to follow any of these activities without the owner’s consent. Thank you for your patience. If you have any issues or queries, feel free to ask in the comment section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it legal to hack WhatsApp?

Answer: If the owner permits you to do so, it is legal. Else not.

Whom should I contact to, if my account got hacked?

Answer: Contact Cyber cell department

What is unethical hacking?

Answer: It is the type of hacking in which the owner is unaware of the hack.

What are the methods of hacking?

Answer: Phishing, Botnet, Keyloggers are some of the methods of hacking.

How to contact Cyber cell?

Answer: Follow the link for details: Cyber Crime Portal