{"id":5137,"date":"2012-12-06T11:30:45","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T00:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mingersoft.com\/blog\/?p=5137"},"modified":"2012-12-05T22:02:41","modified_gmt":"2012-12-05T11:02:41","slug":"a-rude-surprise-in-whatsapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingersoft.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/a-rude-surprise-in-whatsapp\/","title":{"rendered":"A Rude Surprise in WhatsApp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s something to keep an eye out for if you use WhatsApp.<\/p>\n

You might want to think twice if you receive a message along these lines:<\/p>\n

WhatsApp Surprise!<\/p>\n

You’ve got a prize.<\/p>\n

Confirm your WhatsApp! phone number [xxxxxxxxxxx] right away.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Confirm >>>><\/p>\n

http:\/\/whatsapp.im\/au\/xxxxxxxxxxx<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Spim<\/a>

Spim on WhatsApp<\/p><\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 This is called “spim” or “spam instant messaging” designed to both … <\/p>\n

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