Hyderabad: Telangana Police issued a stark warning to WhatsApp users, saying private chats could be under watch, without their knowledge.
“They could be watching your chats right now – and you’d have no idea,” read the alert shared from the force’s official X handle, with a 36-second video urging immediate action. The tone wasn’t subtle. “It’s not paranoia. It’s protection,” the message said.
The video on WhatsApp Security cuts sharply: “You’ll never know who’s watching… until it’s too late.” The screen went dark. Then came the instructions – clear and urgent. Lock your WhatsApp. Turn on 2-step verification. Enable security alerts.
The final line drove it home: “Your privacy isn’t automatic. You have to protect it.”
No details on specific threats. No mention of incidents. Just the warning. Direct and public. Cybersecurity officials said it was part of a wider campaign to push digital hygiene among the state’s smartphone users.
They could be watching your chats right now—and you’d have no idea.
It’s not paranoia. It’s protection.
Turn on your WhatsApp security NOW.#PrivacyUnderAttack #WhatsAppSecurity #TelanganaPolice pic.twitter.com/Ie47L9ByXt— Telangana Police (@TelanganaCOPs) May 16, 2025