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Beware before you tap: WhatsApp image scam could drain your wallet

Binu Mathew
By Binu MathewMay 28, 2025

A new wave of online fraud is silently making its way into people’s smartphones, not through suspicious links or OTPs, but via seemingly harmless WhatsApp images. Cybercriminals have found a new trick- using WhatsApp image files as tools to hack your device and steal sensitive data. Here’s what you need to prevent getting scammed.

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