The “pink” version of the WhatsApp messaging users app means malicious attack, and no one else.
A message has been sent in recent days to many WhatsApp message users to switch from green to pink.
This update is a flip that can have serious consequences as it runs the risk of installing a virus that takes control of your phone.
Researcher Rajshekar Rajaharia warned on Twitter: “Beware of WhatsApp Ping!
The virus will take control of your phone, but above all, it will allow hackers to recover your personal data, including bank details.
If you have an app installed, uninstall it quickly, unplug all WhatsApp web devices, clear your browser cache, and check the permissions of all your apps. If someone seems suspicious, cancel this authorization.
As a reminder, you should never install APK files directly on your phone, but support downloads directly from sites such as the Google Play Store or the Appel Store.
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