Key Highlights
- WhatsApp Pink scam affecting Android devices
- Steals personal and banking data
- Can be uninstalled manually
WhatsApp is the most popular mobile application amongst both Android and iOS users. The success is credited to the numerous features and end-to-end encryption for privacy. However, despite multiple security layers, WhatsApp has become a favorite destination for scammers too. We have already come across multiple reports citing different WhatsApp vulnerabilities being used by scammers to trick the masses. A new WhatsApp scam is now in the town called WhatsApp Pink. What is this new WhatsApp scam and how can one stay protected? Details are below:
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WhatsApp Pink Scam? What Is This WhatsApp Scam?
WhatsApp Pink is a new scam where attackers are gaining access to users’ devices under the pretext of offering a new WhatsApp version. Mumbai police have issued an advisory warning to the masses related latest WhatsApp scam with which they can lose not just crucial personal data but also money. The tweet shared reads, “WhatsApp Pink – A Red Alert For Android Users”. The tweet also has some pictures along with the measures that one can take to stay protected from the latest WhatsApp Pink scam.
In this new WhatsApp Pink scam, attackers are sending messages to victims convincing them of a promised update for the WhatsApp Pink app. Users are being lured in with multiple new feature upgrades that the original version doesn’t offer. This is similar to WhatsApp+ which came with multiple different features and customizations that weren’t being offered by the original version.
However, with WhatsApp Pink, it’s all a scam. Instead of offering the set of features as promised, scammers are taking control of a user’s device once they have clicked on the link to upgrade to the fake WhatsApp app. Once the scammers get control of the user’s device they will be easily able to steal private information such as banking information, contacts, and personal data including images and videos.
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How To Stay Safe From WhatsApp Pink Scam?
If in case, you have accidentally clicked on the link to download and install the fake WhatsApp Pink scam, then uninstalling it would only be the safest way to avoid any further attacks.
Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your Android device
Step 2: Click on the Apps option
Step 3: Select WhatsApp Pink (It will have a pink logo)
Step 4: Tap on Uninstall
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