What’s more the hundreds and hundreds of scams via SMS, via email and via anonymous telephone calls, here is the update and the aguzzarsi of methodologies in order to mislead a good percentage of users. The intent of those who create viruses and Malware , which often irreparably damage the device, is to be able to get hold of personal information, so there is then no wonder if these elements are targeting a company that, thanks to its renowned application, has in its possession many millions of users.
Whatsapp targeted
the application targeted is precisely Whatsapp , the same application used by over one million users in all countries of the world and that allows you to send and receive not only text messages but also voice messages, photographs and videos, and recently also it allows you to make free calls. A very useful application that, when used in a manner not consistent, you may fall victim to Scams of all kinds and irreparably damage your device.
The scam and how to defend
One of the Scams most common is the one that comes in the form of text message, with a brief explanation that could may bring you forth deceived and “force you” to click on an attachment link to the text message. The message contains a small warning from the same “ # Whatsapp inc .” urging you to click the link to avoid the cancellation of their account, deleting it, according to a report in the message, it could be due to a terms of service violation. The alarm was launched by the Police of State, through the Facebook page “One Life to social”, which recommended that all users who will receive the message, to eliminate it as soon as possible, without clicking absolutely the link contained in it. What would a simple click on the link given? Not only the loss of their personal data stored on the device, but the damage to the motherboard and, consequently, of the unit. # Technology # postal police
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