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 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.
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.
WhatsApp Pink Scam in Circulation, a Fake App That Could Steal User Data and Gain Access to Phones
WhatsApp Pink Scam in Circulation, a Fake App That Could Steal User Data and Gain Access to Phones
WhatsApp Pink has largely been targeted at the police and media persons. By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 19 April 2021 13:16 IST
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The app could allow hackers to gain access to your phone once installed
WhatsApp users are receiving a link to download the fake app
WhatsApp Pink is in circulation as a malicious app that could steal your data once installed and allow hackers to gain access to your phone. A message has been sent to some users that contains a link and pretends to provide the existing WhatsApp experience in a pink colour and bring new features. However, instead of bringing any changes to the original WhatsApp installation, the link leads to a page with an option to download the malicious WhatsApp Pink app on t
Charlotte Edwards, Digital Technology and Science Reporter
19 Apr 2021, 10:47
Updated: 19 Apr 2021, 10:47
WHATSAPP users are being warned about a malicious link to an app that claims it can turn the messaging platform pink.
The WhatsApp Pink message was highlighted as a scam by a security researcher in India who said it contains malware which could let a hacker take over your phone.
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 WhatsApp Pink. Complete access to your phone will be lost. Share with All..#InfoSec#Virus@IndianCERT@internetfreedom@jackerhack@sanjg2k1pic.twitter.com/KbbtK536F2 Rajshekhar Rajaharia (@rajaharia) April 17, 2021