What’s going on

As you can see from the numerous screenshots that users themselves have published on social networks, notifications come in the form of regular messages from the company itself. They state that a “new activation” has occurred, “where you will now receive a call with the activation code.” The phone number that calls you is also the activation code.

If you have not attempted to log into your account from a computer or another smartphone, you should not respond to such calls in any way. This is a built-in security system that requires an additional code to be entered for a new authorization by an unknown person. Users who have configured two-factor authentication and set a recovery email received an email notification, while others received an in-app notification.

What needs to be done

There are a few things you can do to ensure your best security:

• Open the Viber app.
• Go to the Advanced tab and select Options.
• Go to the “Privacy” section.
• Click on “Two-step verification.” If it’s enabled, you don’t need to do anything else. If you haven’t set it up yet, make sure to do so by following the on-screen instructions. This way, even if attackers know your number, they won’t be able to log into your account.

Check existing authorizations

It is also a must Check which devices are connected to your account.. To do this, go to “Settings” – “Account – “Computers and tablets”. If there are no devices there, that is, the page is empty and only a picture and a link are displayed – you have no other connection. If you see a device in the list that you are not logged into, use the “Disconnect” button to disconnect the unknown user from your page.

Please note: uninvited guests Even if they log in, they won’t be able to read your private chats.because Viber uses encryption, which stores messages only on your device and not on servers where they can be downloaded. However, having access to the account means that an unknown person can send messages to your contacts on your behalf.