The new scam created a furore on WhatsApp! The bank account will be empty as soon as you click on the photo

Whatsapp is included in the world’s most used app. This platform has more than 295 crore active users all over the world. There are more than 50 crore users of this instant messaging app in India. In such a situation, it also attracts scammers. Through this app of cyber criminals META, people try to lime in new ways.

There is chaos on WhatsApp these days due to a new type of scam. As soon as the users click on the photo shared on WhatsApp, their bank accounts are getting empty. Cyber ​​criminals share photos with a virus link on WhatsApp. As soon as users click on these photos, cyber criminals get access to their phone. After this, money is withdrawn from users’ bank.

SCAM happening like this

Cyber ​​criminals share photos from an unknown number on WhatsApp. These photos are shared for wedding invitations or information about anyone etc. People click on these photos without thinking anything. Cyber ​​criminals share the hidden melware code with these photos. As soon as the photo is downloaded, the user’s phone also secretly downloads and the access of the device reaches the hackers. These mealware are so dangerous that they can also bypass two-factor authentications.

How to avoid

Cyber ​​criminals are targeting both Android and iOS users through this new scam. To avoid this, WhatsApp users need to be vigilant.

1. Users should avoid clicking on the photo or file coming from any unknown number.
2. Apart from this, the auto-download feature will have to be turned off in the settings of WhatsApp.
3. Keep updating your phone and anti-virus software at regular intervals.
4. Report messages, calls, photos etc. coming from unknown number on Sanchar Saathi portal or app.

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