⚠️ New Scam Alert: Hidden Malware via WhatsApp Images
Cybercrime keeps evolving — and so do scams.
A new method has appeared in which malware is hidden inside images sent via WhatsApp, often by strangers met on dating platforms or messaging groups.
The risk? Simply opening or automatically downloading such an image can infect your phone and compromise personal data or bank access.
🔒 How to protect yourself
Turn off automatic media downloads in WhatsApp:
Settings → Storage and data → Media auto-download
Then open each of the three options and uncheck all boxes:
When using mobile data → uncheck all
When connected on Wi-Fi → uncheck all
When roaming → uncheck all
From now on, photos or files will only download when you choose to tap them.
Avoid opening files from unknown contacts, even if they seem harmless.
Legitimate connections will understand your caution — scammers rely on curiosity and trust.
> Privacy is your right.
Caution is your best defence
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