false messages that invite you to call WhatsApp – ElTiempo.com

Cybercriminals are sending false messages that invite you to try the system calls WhatsApp. The content thereof includes a link that leads to a website that apparently serves to activate functionality. However, in reality directed to a website with malicious applications, alerted the security company Kaspersky Labs

Eye, do not fall into the trap. The call system is available to users of the operating system Android. You should only update the application to version 2.12 or higher. Do not install anything on your computer, or send messages to your contacts, much less pay anyone. The bad guys are taking to fool

The message looks like this:.

When user opens the link, access a website that invites enable the option to make calls:

Kaspersky Labs team found several related domains the same campaign attack, including:

activar.llamadas-whatsapp.com
chamadaswhatsapp.com
Whatsappsite.com
WhatsAppVid.com
WhatsAppCallsInvitation.com
WhatsAppCallsInvite.com

Si page opens in a mobile device, the design is adapted to the screen size of this.

page the user who distributes the message to 10 contacts to WhatsApp functionality is enabled to make calls is requested.

After the victim sends the message to your contacts, a page, depending on country and location opens, displays different content. In most, inviting the user to download known as ‘adware’ propaganda programs or ‘scareware’ (fake antivirus or false cleaners phone) malware.

 

> Thus malicious applications seen.

“Although an attack based on social engineering to spread, many people have fallen into their trap and Sending messages in bulk to your contacts so. By the time the criminal distribute adware, but it is only a matter of time to begin to distribute more aggressive malicious programs such as banking Trojans, bots or SMS Trojan that can steal money directly to the victims, “said Roberto Martinez, a security analyst for Kaspersky Lab.

Step by step to make calls by WhatsApp

Finally calling service formally landed in cell. The system, which is seen and used the same way as a mobile call, only touching the contact to initiate communication, no cost but each call consumes data from your mobile plan. Here are some tips:

1. Only for Android. The service works for now with cellular system with Google. A phone that can surf the cellular networks (2G, 3G or 4G) and that he can install the application is needed.
2. New version. You must have version 2.12 onwards WhatsApp. Enter the store or visit Google and update whatsapp.com for the download to your mobile.
3. Best wifi . To not spend data postpaid or prepaid plan, try to better use with the coverage of a wireless network.

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