Beware! A new scam is targeting WhatsApp users

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. And the Covid-19 pandemic has only increased its popularity with the app witnessing a 40% surge in its usage. Now, word has is that hackers are using the rising popularity to target innocent WhatsApp users.

WABetaInfo, the blog that tracks development in the app, in a tweet highlighted a new scam that is targeting users. “WhatsApp never asks your data or verification codes,” the website wrote in response to a query from a Twitter user Dario Navarro who asked if a message requesting the verification code had indeed been sent by WhatsApp.