Warning: Don’t click the pink settings link for WhatsApp

Some WhatsApp users recently received a link over the phone saying the app will change the theme from green to pink while promising more new features. However, once a user clicks on this fake link, their WhatsApp account will be hijacked by the hacker.

Many security experts warned WhatsApp users not to click on the pink settings link for WhatsApp called WhatsappPink. Many security experts including Mr. Rajesh Rajaharia have voiced a warning about a virus hidden in a fake pink update link for WhatsApp called WhatsappPink. Once a user clicks on the WhatsappPink link, the virus will help hackers break in, take all access to WhatsApp in particular as well as their phones in general. The ultimate goal of a hacker is to steal victims’ personal information and bank passwords. According to Mr. Rajaharia, if a user has clicked on the fake pink update link for WhatsApp and lost access to their account or suspected something unusual happened to their account, they should immediately take action. like uninstall WhatsappPink immediately; uninstall all WhatsApp web services; clear browser cache from settings; double-check access to all applications on your phone; If you suspect losing access to any application try to get it back immediately. Warning about WhatsappPink by security expert Rajesh Rajaharia Experts also warn users to follow the basics and never install other mobile apps than those available on the official Google or Apple app store. For its part, WhatsApp has also warned users through media reports that: “Anyone can receive an unusual or suspicious message through any service, including email, private messages, and so on. text the phone and we strongly encourage everyone to be cautious before answering or participating. WhatsApp also suggests users send them a report about malicious links similar to WhatsappPink if they received it.