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There are other reasons to leave WhatsApp? Instant messaging users receive a viral message that hides a virus capable of stealing passwords and personal information.

The threat was discovered by cybersecurity company ESET and consists of this simple message in WhatsApp: “Download this app and win a mobile phone.” Then a link appears that apparently leads to the Google Play Store.

What malware does is make the user believe WhatsApp you need to download a Huawei application.

Once the application is installed due to the trick done WhatsApp, malware will require activation of access to notifications and other options that endanger user privacy.

The result will be malware running in the background and appearing above other applications; in this way, it records passwords and bank details.

Finally, the virus takes advantage of WhatsApp to share the false message between contacts and thus repeat the operation with another victim.

How do I permanently delete my WhatsApp account?

  • Enter the WhatsApp application.
  • Press the Menu button at the top.
  • Go to Settings’.
  • Once there, another menu will open with your profile details. Click on the “Account.
  • At the bottom you will see the option “Delete account”

Just accept the warning and your account will be deleted. Remember that your message history, all the groups you created, and your Google Drive backup will be deleted.

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