It’s a trap! WhatsApp Gold ‘premium’ version lures users to malware

26

May

2016

A new scam is tricking users of WhatsApp into downloading a so-called exclusive version of the app called ‘WhatsApp Gold’, which infects mobile devices with malware.

A number of WhatsApp users have reported receiving messages that urge them to sign up for the ‘premium’ service through the WhatsApp Gold website, linked in the message. Users are urged not to click on the provided link from the message.

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