Hackers are phishing banking data and personal info from unsuspecting WhatsApp users

Hackers have reportedly begun using WhatsApp to steal users' personal information, including banking data, login credentials, and PIN codes. A recent report by IBTimes claims that fraudsters have found a way scam users of the popular instant messaging client by sending them malicious software desguised as documents from governmental entities.

There have been two viruses identified thus far, both originating from India, the publication reports, but Western hackers too may adopt the tactic, as it has been the case many times in the past. The report makes no mention ...