Whatsapp users are being targeted by hackers with the promise of an upgrade of the popular messaging app called 'Whatsapp Gold. A version of WhatsApp which was exclusive to the celebrities, but that was now being opened to normal users. It sounds too good to be true, right? And it is. We are talking about a new online scam, which is promising users to provide free access to a special edition or premium version of the WhatsApp which is known as WhatsApp Gold. But instead of providing the premium features, what it gets is just a malware which steals the data and continues proliferating the plague.
There is only one version of WhatsApp, and it's the version you are already using.
Victims of the scam have reportedly received a message that says: "Hey Finally Secret Whatsapp golden version has been leaked, This version is used only by big celebrities. Now we can use it too."
That’s how it started circulating a message that we offer to download an advanced version of WhatsApp which is known as WhatsApp Gold. In fact, it assure us that this version of the program will have the functions like video calls, delete sent messages, as well as it also enables its users to send more than a hundred photos at once. All this, as we have indicated are just a lie.
Upon receiving such a message from a friend, the best thing to do is to avoid clicking on the link which you received and just delete it immediately, even if it comes from a trusted contact. So, just warn your friends about the infection who probably does not even know that they are infected. Hence, it will be best to keep your antivirus and protection software up to date and make sure that they are active.
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So far, it has mainly infected Android devices. Those who have downloaded it have been advised to install antivirus software and only install apps via the Google Play Store in future.
There is only one version of WhatsApp, and it's the version you are already using.
Victims of the scam have reportedly received a message that says: "Hey Finally Secret Whatsapp golden version has been leaked, This version is used only by big celebrities. Now we can use it too."
That’s how it started circulating a message that we offer to download an advanced version of WhatsApp which is known as WhatsApp Gold. In fact, it assure us that this version of the program will have the functions like video calls, delete sent messages, as well as it also enables its users to send more than a hundred photos at once. All this, as we have indicated are just a lie.
Upon receiving such a message from a friend, the best thing to do is to avoid clicking on the link which you received and just delete it immediately, even if it comes from a trusted contact. So, just warn your friends about the infection who probably does not even know that they are infected. Hence, it will be best to keep your antivirus and protection software up to date and make sure that they are active.
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So far, it has mainly infected Android devices. Those who have downloaded it have been advised to install antivirus software and only install apps via the Google Play Store in future.
WhatsApp Gold Is A Scam Which Steals User Data
Reviewed by Tech Ugly
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Tech Ugly
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
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