Scammers are luring unsuspected users by making them install a pink-themed version of WhatsApp called 'WhatsApp Pink'. Here's how to stay safe from such scams and uninstall the app.
What is WhatsApp Pink, how it works and how to be safe from it
WhatsApp Pink is a new virus being spread through WhatsApp groups. It disguises itself as an APK file that promises to download and install a Pink-coloured WhatsApp on the victim s phone.
Sarthak Dogra | April 20, 2021 | Updated 18:24 IST
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Several WhatsApp users have reported seeing and even forwarding the WhatsApp Pink message.
The message claims to download a Pink version of WhatsApp instead of the standard Green one.
Once clicked, the link can give complete access of the victim device to the hacker.
A new computer virus is being spread among WhatsApp users that can potentially cause complete data loss on its target devices. The virus is being shared as an alternate version of the chat app called WhatsApp Pink.
WhatsApp users beware! Whatsapp Pink can hack mobile phone, steal data - Here s how
It is to be noted that the malicious WhatsApp Pink looks identical to the main application.
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Updated: Apr 19, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
A new virus link that claims to turn popular messaing app Whatsapp in pink colour has gone viral on Whatsapp but according to cyber experts people should not click on the link as a click on the link will hack the phone of users and the users would lose acccess to their Whatsapp account.
“Beware of WhatsApp Pink!! A Virus is being spread in WhatsApp groups with an APK download link. Don’t click any link with the name of #WhatsappPink. Complete access to your phone will be lost,” cybersecurity expert Rajshekhar Rajaharia posted on social media platforms.