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| Fake WhatsApp Pink can steal your data |
Cybersecurity experts warn that the constantly released WhatsApp Pink is a malicious application that, once installed, can steal your data and allow hackers to access your phone.
Some users received messages with links stating that they were viewing their current WhatsApp experience in pink instead of green.
The news also promises new features and to make the statement more believable, the link has been released as an official update for WhatsApp.
However, the link does not go to the original WhatsApp application, but to a page where you can download the malicious WhatsApp Pink application from your phone.
The malicious app has nothing to do with WhatsApp or Facebook.
A security researcher tweeted about WhatsApp Pink's transaction and provided screenshots showing how malicious apps mimic WhatsApp's interface to trick users.
He said: WhatsApp Pink is primarily aimed at law enforcement and media workers, and he has first sent the link to download the app to Delhi and Rajasthan police.
It warned users not to install APK files or applications other than those provided by Google or Apple's official app store.
It appears that the bad actors who posted information on WhatsApp Pink used various links.
However, users are advised not to open any links designed to give WhatsApp a new look or function.
WhatsApp said: A person can receive unusual, unspecified, or suspicious messages through any service (including email). We strongly encourage everyone to exercise caution before responding or sharing.
She added: We also recommend using the in-app tools that we provide to send us reports, flag contacts or block contacts.
According to reports, this is not the first time that a fake version of WhatsApp has been exchanged as users maliciously obtained user data in the past through attacks on the WhatsApp Gold app, which was also created by some hackers.