Whatsapp Hackers Can Now Steal Your Internet Banking Details
WhatsApp users should be made aware of a new scam that attempts to steal your bank account login details. Hackers are now targeting unsuspecting users with a mobile virus that is distributed via legitimate-looking Word document sent inside the application.
These documents are capable of seizing sensitive information from the users’ phone, such as online banking credentials and other personal data. The documents that circulate via the messages are typically in Excel format, although Word and PDF files have been reported as well. The documents are able to access personal data on the phone, including banking credentials and PIN codes.
At the moment it is not known what else this virus does on a phone or tablet, or whether WhatsApp is taking any action to prevent the scam.
The best way to protect your phone or tablet is to avoid clicking on dubious links, no matter how, or who you receive them from, and limit app use to applications downloaded from official app stores.
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.