Whatsapp asks you to first select your country code and then enter your phone number. For this process, you don’t need to add a 0 before your phone number.

Anyone with WhatsApp on their phone should remain alert and follow three new rules if they want to keep their accounts safe.

WhatsApp Is Leaking User Phone Numbers In Google Searches And Customizable Verification Codes by Nathan Ord — Monday, January 18, 2021, 12:35 PM EDT Comments ...

A researcher found that phone numbers tied to WhatsApp accounts are indexed publicly on Google Search creating what he claims is a “privacy issue” for users.