Through using the popular social media platform, hackers were tricking users into revealing personal information, downloading malware, or making payments to fraudulent accounts, said internet security company ESET.
JOHANNESBURG - Cyber security experts warned of a rise in WhatsApp scams, with hackers using the popular social media platform to scam users of money.
Internet security company ESET said con artists were tricking users into revealing personal information, downloading malware, or making payments to fraudulent accounts. Romance scams were also on the rise, where fraudsters use WhatsApp and other dating sites to establish a relationship and later ask for money.
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