WhatsApp users are being targeted by an SMS scam designed to load their phones with malware. It all starts with an SMS message inviting them to test the apps new calling feature. Android-based malware is on the rise, and WhatsApp is just the latest target. In January, users in South Africa reported SMS texts warning them that their WhatsApp version wasnt up-to-date. Experts say 2015 could be a banner year for iOS malware as criminals double down on iPhone and iPad attacks.”]
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