Fake news and hoaxes have become an inevitable part of social networking sites. From a series of unverified forwarded messages to some captivating new updates, users find it hard to differentiate between genuine messages and hoaxes. The latest such bluff is about a malware dubbed Agent Smith , where around 25 million Android devices were infected without even notifying its users.
If you are very protective of your WhatsApp chats, then your problem may be solved soon. Facebook owned WhatsApp is working on fingerprint authentication feature to protect the chats. It means, the user whose fingerprint is registered with the app will be the only person able to open WhatsApp and use it. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the Facebook-owned app has rolled out the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.19.3 update where the new authentication feature for Android users was spotted.
Pink WhatsApp? Beware! The Link Is A Virus, Can Hack Mobile Phones
According to cybersecurity experts, clicking on the link will hack the user s phone and they may lose access to their Whatsapp.
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A link that claims to turn Whatsapp into Pink colour and says it comes with new features has been spreading on the internet, however, cyber experts have cautioned users against it as it is a virus that can compromise privacy of users.
WhatsApp Pink is a new virus targeting WhatsApp users, can take complete control over victim s phone
A malicious link is being shared on WhatsApp groups that claim to change the theme of the chat app to a pink-coloured one. Under the name WhatsApp Pink, the link is, in fact, an attempt by hackers to gain control over a targeted device.
Sarthak Dogra | April 19, 2021 | Updated 12:37 IST
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A message claiming to install a pink version of WhatsApp on a device is being shared on several WhatsApp groups.
The message promises a pink theme to the chat app in addition to new features.