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WhatsApp May 26, 2016 15:02:32 GMT 2

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Post by Forumero on May 26, 2016 15:02:32 GMT 2

WhatsApp users, if you receive a message that invites you to download and install, or to sign up for the service via the (so-called) "WhatsApp Gold" website which is linked in the message - just forget it and don't click on that link.

Because these applications,"WhatsApp Gold" and "WhatsApp Plus" are not the official WhatsApp versions. They are probably malware that could steal your personal data.

More about:

> WhatsApp Gold: SCAMMERS TRICK MOBILE PHONE USERS INTO DOWNLOADING MALWARE (independent.co.uk)

or

> YOU SHOULDN'T UPGRADE TO WhatsApp Gold – HERE’S WHY (metro.co.uk)

and

> Fake WhatsApp aka "WhatsApp Gold" (twitter)

Btw, you will be banned if WhatsApp detects this unauthorised software on your device.

Last Edit: Aug 29, 2016 16:49:21 GMT 2 by Forumero

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WhatsApp Aug 29, 2016 16:55:14 GMT 2

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Post by Una on Aug 29, 2016 16:55:14 GMT 2

A few days ago it was announced that WhatsApp will share some user data (phone number, profile photo and name, online status and whether you are online, and when you last saw and read messages) with Facebook, and here's how you can stop WhatsApp from sharing your info.

Android

1) Open WhatsApp on your phone;
2) Tap the action overflow button in the upper right corner and select Settings then Account;
3) Tap and uncheck the check mark to the right of Share my account info;

iOS

1) Open WhatsApp on your phone;
2) Tap the Settings tab in the lower right corner and select Account;
3) Tap and uncheck the check mark to the right of Share my account info;

Last Edit: Aug 29, 2016 17:00:49 GMT 2 by Forumero

Una Administrator Posts: 1,043	WhatsApp Sept 28, 2016 0:45:05 GMT 2 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Una on Sept 28, 2016 0:45:05 GMT 2 Germany blocks WhatsApp data transfers to Facebook (27.09.2016.) Germany blocks WhatsApp data transfers to Facebook (phys.org)

Una Administrator Posts: 1,043	WhatsApp Jan 15, 2017 23:19:07 GMT 2 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Una on Jan 15, 2017 23:19:07 GMT 2 Dissidents disappointed but not surprised by WhatsApp security flaw (13.01.2017.) Dissidents disappointed but not surprised by WhatsApp security flaw (thequardian.com)

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WhatsApp Jan 20, 2017 0:08:39 GMT 2

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Post by Forumero on Jan 20, 2017 0:08:39 GMT 2

Facebook, which owns WhatsApp, claims no one can intercept messages on the system, not even the company and its staff, ensuring privacy for its billion-plus users. But new research shows that in fact the company could read messages, owing to the way WhatsApp has implemented its end-to-end encryption protocol.

Sure. Is there any proof for these claims? At least a billion of Facebook and WhatsApp users are computer illiterate. What are we going to do with the others, those who belong to the "plus"? :miggi

One regular statement is not enough for them to blindly believe in such sensitive things as security flaw of one of the most popular applications.

Last Edit: Jan 20, 2017 0:26:40 GMT 2 by Forumero

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WhatsApp May 22, 2017 15:39:07 GMT 2

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Post by Una on May 22, 2017 15:39:07 GMT 2

19.05.2017.

If you get a message inviting you to change the colours on your WhatsApp, ignore it. Seriously.
As much as new colours on your WhatsApp would be great, unfortunately it's a big ol' scam, and you're going to have to stick to green.

If you receive this message on Whatsapp, delete it immediately (indy100.com)

Una Administrator Posts: 1,043	WhatsApp Dec 21, 2020 23:26:42 GMT 2 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Una on Dec 21, 2020 23:26:42 GMT 2 WhatsApp will stop working on millions of phones this month – is yours on the list? (17.12.2020) WhatsApp will stop working on millions of phones this month – is yours on the list? (thesun.co.uk)

Post by Forumero on May 26, 2016 15:02:32 GMT 2

Post by Una on Aug 29, 2016 16:55:14 GMT 2

Post by Una on Sept 28, 2016 0:45:05 GMT 2

Post by Una on Jan 15, 2017 23:19:07 GMT 2

Post by Forumero on Jan 20, 2017 0:08:39 GMT 2

Post by Una on May 22, 2017 15:39:07 GMT 2

Post by Una on Dec 21, 2020 23:26:42 GMT 2