Azerbaijani agency sending SMS to citizens for protecting of online accounts

The Azerbaijani Electronic Security Service, together with mobile communication operators, has been sending messages to citizens notifying about cases of mass hacking of user accounts in WhatsApp and other applications.

The Electronic Security Service urges citizens to activate two-step authentication via SMS to secure their online accounts. Instructions for enabling two-step verification on various apps and platforms can be found here, Azertac reports, citing the Electronic Security Service under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.

Moreover, the Electronic Security Service will continue sending messages to citizens about existing cyber threats.