What is Exactly WhatsApp Pink link?
The wide spreading
WhatsApp message that comes with a link claims that the color of WhatsApp will
change to pink on clicking the link. This link is nothing, but a virus and you
should refrain from clicking on it.
It should also be noted that, no link or
anything can change the original logo or the colour of any app. If there’s a
change in the logo, there should be an official announcement by the company for
the same. Otherwise, it’s a new way to trick users and steal access to their
account. According to reports, cyber experts are warning WhatsApp users from
falling into the prey of the virus link. The message circulating on the
messaging platform also claims to bring some new features. Don’t believe any of
it.
What cyber experts say about WhatsApp Pink link
Cybersecurity experts suggest that, clicking
on the malicious link will hack users’ phone and provide access to the WhatsApp
account. It is also said, if you click on the WhatsApp Pink link, there are
high chances that you will lose access to your WhatsApp account.
Cybersecurity expert Rakshit
Tandon posted on social media
platforms, “Beware of WhatsApp Pink!! A Virus is being spread in WhatsApp
groups with an APK download link. Don’t click any link with the name of
#WhatsappPink. Complete access to your phone will be lost.” Several WhatsApp
users are reportedly sharing the malicious link on groups but this should be
stopped immediately.
Rakshit Tandon Sir
suggested that WhatsApp users should never install any APK or mobile app other
than those available on official App store of Google or Apple.
“Such malicious apps can be used to compromise your phone and
steal personal data like – Camera,
Storage, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Phone, SMS etc.
Keyboard based malwares can be used to track everything you type. It can be used
to capture and steal banking passwords. The current case of Pink WhatsApp or
WhatsApp Gold is also a case of malware impersonating as fake WhatsApp feature
apps,” Jain said.