Recently, the Mumbai Police issued a public warning, stating that a viral message called ‘Purple Whatsapp’ on Whatsapp is actually a scam. Cyber police have warned people about this new scam and urged them not to click on the link or not download the app.
*… Whatsapp Pink -A Crimson Alert for Android Customers …*’
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*… WhatsApp pink (pink) a red alert for Android users …*#CYBERSAFEMUMBAI
Regards,
North Region Cyber Police Station,
Crime Branch, CID, Mumbai pic.twitter.com/vitbvrcwrn– North Region Cyber Police Crime Wing (@north_mum) June 16, 2023
The advisory states, (translated), “WhatsApp users recently about WhatsApp users about” translated), “new pink look with additional features” is a rumor that can hack your mobile through malicious software. ” The police have asked people to be conscious and the advisory has written that “it is for users to be aware, alert and vigilant about this type of fraud and be safe in the digital world.”
According to the Mumbai Police, a message on WhatsApp is going viral, which has been given a link in the name of the app update and it is said that it will change the color of the platform logo. In addition, it also claims to be equipped with new features to improve WhatsApp experience.
However, the police have warned that the link is a fishing link and if clicked on it, it attacks users and steals sensitive information. Apart from this, attackers can also get remote control of the device through this.
If you have found this link and you have installed it, you immediately uninstall it and not always click any such unauthorized link.