Tech Tips: 5 WhatsApp features you should consider to prevent your account from getting hacked Tech Tips: 5 WhatsApp features you should consider to prevent your account from getting hacked WhatsApp has a range of security features that you can enable if you want to prevent your account from getting hacked and keeping your secure. advertisement (Picture: Reuters) WhatsApp lets users enable two-step verification, link WhatsApp web to their accounts, and block accounts. WhatsApp lets users enable disappearing messages which when sent to a chat will disappear after 7 days. WhatsApp users can also add an extra layer of security by adding Touch ID, Face ID for iPhone, and Fingerprint lock for Android.