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More reasons to leave WhatsApp? Users of the instant messaging application receive a viral message hiding a virus that can steal passwords and personal information.
The threat was discovered by cybersecurity company ESET and consists of this simple message in WhatsAppTo: “Download this application and win a mobile phone.” Then a link appears that apparently leads to the Google Play Store.
What malware does is make the user believe WhatsApp you need to download a Huawei app.
Once the app is installed thanks to the hoax done in WhatsAppthe malware requires the activation of access to notifications and other options that compromise users’ privacy.
As a result, the malware runs in the background and appears above other applications; in this way passwords and bank details are registered.
Finally, the virus takes advantage of the WhatsApp to share the false message between the contacts and thus repeat the operation with another victim.
How to Delete WhatsApp Account Permanently?
- Enter the WhatsApp application.
- Press the Menu button at the top.
- Go to Settings’.
- Once there, another menu will open with the details of your profile. There, press the option ‘Account.
- At the bottom you will see the option ‘Delete account’
Just accept the warning and your account will be deleted. Remember that the message history, any groups you have created and the Google Drive backup will be deleted.
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