The “malware” virus can compromise the personal data of users of the popular messaging app and could even damage their phone.
The so-called “WhatsApp Gold” message has been around since 2016 and now seems to be circulating once more.
The first part of the message claims that a video will be out tomorrow called “Martinelli,” this will hack into your device.
It says: “If you know anyone using WhatsApp you might pass on this.
“An IT colleague has advised that a video comes out tomorrow from WhatsApp called martinelli do not open it, it hacks your phone and nothing will fix it. Spread the word”
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