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WhatsApp is spreading a new virus – attackers send it on behalf of “friends” and fake investment chats, and one click is enough for the virus to gain access to the device

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Whatsapp is spreading **new virus** – attackers are sending it on behalf of “friends” and fake investment chats, and one click is enough for the virus to gain access to the device and contacts.

The Trojan targets crypto wallets and exchanges – it scans Binance, OKX, Coinbase, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger Live, Phantom and other applications, stealing data when they are opened. While the main attack is currently underway in Brazil, any WhatsApp user could be potentially affected.

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