The popularity of WhatsApp and the increasing number of people using this application, makes hackers use it to carry out cybercrime that is harmful to users. The hackers spread a dangerous virus through WhatsApp which will then attack the device and leak important data.
The popularity of WhatsApp as a chat application does not need to be doubted. This application has been used by most smartphone users as a medium for chatting, voice calls and video calls. A lightweight application and useful features make more and more people choose WhatsApp as a messenger application.
However, the popularity of WhatsApp and the increasing number of people using this application, makes hackers take advantage of it to carry out cybercrime that is harmful to users. The hackers spread a dangerous virus through WhatsApp which will then attack the device and leak important data.
So, so that you don't get trapped by hackers, here's Jaka to tell you about 5 Ways Hackers Spread Dangerous Viruses Through WhatsApp. Come on, see the following article!
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5 Ways Hackers Spread Dangerous Viruses Through WhatsApp
1. Chain Messages
photo source: alertonline The rise of chain messages sent via WhatsApp should be watched out for. Because not a few of these messages turned out to contain virus. Chain messages that contain viruses are usually accompanied by orders or invitations to spread the message to other WhatsApp users with the lure of prizes such as internet quotas and so on. Usually the message also invites the user download app certain that even though it contains a virus and can harm the device if it is already downloaded.
2. Message Contains Link
photo source: money.id If you receive a message containing a link to a page that is not clear, you should ignore it or delete just the message. Because, hackers often spread the virus through the links they send with a message of invitation or invitation. When the link is clicked, the user will be taken to a page that usually contains a lot of content advertisement. Without you knowing it, when you enter that page, your device may have been exposed to a virus that is ready to steal important data such as passwords, identities, and so on.
3. Invitation to Download New Colors for WhatsApp
photo source: kompastekno WhatsApp actually has an icon and display that is dominated by green. Many users may feel bored with the look and color. The hackers then took advantage of this to spread the virus by inviting them to download new colors for WhatsApp. Usually the invitation will be sent via message along with link to download. Interested users will open the link and install the WhatsApp application with the new color. In fact, the new color on WhatsApp was created by hackers to spread viruses.
4. Skygofree
photo source: socprime Hackers have created malware a malicious program called Skygofree that can spy on WhatsApp users via smartphone cameras to steal some data or do hack on the victim's smartphone. Users affected by this malware will not know that their smartphone camera is secretly active and stalks every activity they do.
5. Whatsapp Gold
photo source: arabicrt.c One more way hackers trick people who are bored with the green color on WhatsApp is with WhatsApp Gold. Yep, WhatsApp with gold-colored icons and displays is certainly quite interesting for users. Moreover, WhatsApp Gold is said to be only used by celebrities. In fact, it's just a hacker trick so that users are tempted to open it link sent and download WhatsApp Gold. Indeed, WhatsApp Gold was created to spread dangerous viruses and malware by hackers.
Well, that's 5 Ways Hackers Spread Dangerous Viruses Through WhatsApp. How? Have you ever been a victim of hackers who used WhatsApp to carry out their cybercrime actions? As users, we really have to be careful and not carelessly believe in unclear messages that enter our WhatsApp, guys. Hopefully it's useful.
