Have they called you? The scam criminals are using to hack WhatsApp accounts

This is the new strategy criminals are using to access this app and request loans or collect valuable information in the name of victims.

Instant messaging apps have become very popular over the last decade due to the ease they provide for users to communicate with others from anywhere in the world, at any time. Their versatility in sharing information through images, audio, or simple text has led millions of people to rely on platforms like WhatsApp to carry out their daily lives, but they have also made them the target of many cybercriminals.

The vast majority of people tend to share, through these apps, very valuable information regarding bank accounts, residential addresses, or personal data that can represent a significant risk in the hands of the wrong people. For this reason, cybersecurity experts recommend avoiding providing valuable information to people posing as operators of these apps or clicking on malicious links that could put the personal data of victims of this type of crime at risk.