Whatsapp warning of 'malicious software' that can hack your phone a hoax

Many users of WhatsApp have received a message over the last number of days, warning of a malicious piece of software that can hack your phone in 10 seconds.

Whatsapp warning of 'malicious software' that can hack your phone a hoax
Thu, 07 Dec, 2017 - 08:39

Many users of WhatsApp have received a message over the last number of days, warning of a malicious piece of software that can hack your phone in 10 seconds.

It was identified as a hoax earlier this year by the Spanish police as they found no viable threat from these messages.

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