VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

After ‘Momo Challenge’, a new cyber threat has risen. The Odisha Crime Branch has issued an advisory against Olivia Hoax, a WhatsApp scam that has been targeting children worldwide through the app. The messenger, claiming to be Olivia, begins conversation with kids, pretending to be a friend they know, but soon starts sending links that direct them to porn sites. The Crime Branch of the Odisha police took to Twitter to warn users about the Olivia hoax. Citizens have been advised not to click on links from unknown senders. Parents have also been advised to keep a strict check on their children's activities on the internet. Additionally, police have also advised citizens to not engage with unknown numbers on WhatsApp.... Read More

In light of many recent cases of WhatsApp “hacking” , If someone on your contact list has or is asking for your WhatsApp account verification code – BEWARE!! It could be a scammer that is using your contact's WhatsApp account to make that request! After getting many requests to investigate Whatsapp hacking cases and along with several associates, we have spent time researching and have analyzed how criminals are possibly hacking WhatsApp. There is no technology used, however the victims are not managing to identify the criminals who are hiding using the name of the victim’s friend in most cases. This explanation should assist and may help in creating more awareness on how to prevent WhatsApp hacking.... Read More