A Rude Surprise in WhatsApp
Here’s something to keep an eye out for if you use WhatsApp.
You might want to think twice if you receive a message along these lines:
WhatsApp Surprise!
You’ve got a prize.
Confirm your WhatsApp! phone number [xxxxxxxxxxx] right away.
Confirm >>>>
http://whatsapp.im/au/xxxxxxxxxxx
Spim on WhatsApp
This is called “spim” or “spam instant messaging” designed to both confirm that the mobile number is legitimate as well as potentially having your device loaded up with malware if you visit the link. Simply ignore the message and delete it to avoid any problems.
Boydo
My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.
In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.
I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.
I have also written and edited articles for Neowin - you can check out my articles over @ https://www.neowin.net/news/poster/boyd_chan
I hope you enjoy reading my blog!
2 comments
I received this and replied with a nice ‘go away’, sort of. Is my phone now riddled with germs?
Author
No, your phone won’t be riddled with germs! 🙂
However, at worst you’ve confirmed to this party that you have an active service on your mobile number linked to WhatsApp. They would use this confirmation to spam you over ordinary SMS in the future which is why ignoring and deleting these messages are best.