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Despite continuous efforts by WhatsApp to enhance privacy and security features, the platform remains a prime target for illicit online activities. Recently, users witnessed a WhatsApp scam utilizing a familiar contact to take control of accounts. Shortly after, security researchers discovered a major loophole in the platform's ID verification system, enabling attackers to remotely disable users' accounts permanently. Now, WhatsApp users are facing another virus called 'WhatsApp Pink' that grants hackers complete access to their devices.
The virus is currently being spread within WhatsApp groups in the form of APK links, purportedly allowing hackers to fully control users' mobile devices. The threatening link comes with the name 'WhatsApp Pink' and is advertised as an official 'new interface' for WhatsApp that can transform the app's characteristic green color theme to an entirely new pink theme.
To avoid confusion with WhatsApp Pink, you can download WhatsApp here:
The advertisement image may appear deceptive. However, many users, either due to oversight or lack of tech savvy, may fall into the trap and click on the link to download the app onto their device. According to Rajaharia, this would grant the perpetrator (the virus creator) full control over users' devices.
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Therefore, if you receive a similar link to download WhatsApp Pink, for instance, from a family member in your group, refrain from touching/clicking on the link. Moreover, upon receiving the download link, you should alert other members in the group to avoid falling prey to opening malicious links. In summary, the most common safety tip you can follow at this point is not to click on any unverified or suspicious links.
