WhatsApp users are being targeted by a new piece of malware software that tricks users into downloading a fake app, and then infects their contact list by mass forwarding a link to the app, without the user knowing anything about it, reported India Today.
While WhatsApp finally called off the policy change and delayed it until May 2021, it has now issued a new advisory to ensure more users don’t leave the app. Here’s everything you need to know about the Android worm:
Android worms uses its ability to auto-reply to WhatsApp messages once an hour per contact. Once it is in the phone, it is hard to remove it from the device that has already been breached. Here are some ways you can ensure your phone stays safe from the worm:
- Only download apps that are on the legitimate Play…