As the wedding season continues, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to target WhatsApp users with scams designed to steal personal information. With the rise of digital wedding invitations, these scammers are now using seemingly innocent wedding invites to launch attacks on unsuspecting individuals.
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has issued a fresh warning to the public, urging them to exercise caution before opening any digital wedding invitation received via WhatsApp or other platforms. These invitations may contain malicious links or viruses that can steal sensitive data, including bank details and ATM PINs.
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Numerous victims have reported having their personal information compromised after opening such links, which appeared to be harmless wedding invitations. Hackers can track the victim’s activities, steal private information, and even send fraudulent messages to the victim’s contacts, asking for money or sensitive details.
In some cases, scammers have impersonated victims to solicit money from their friends and family. Authorities are advising users to keep their devices updated with the latest security patches and to install reliable antivirus software to protect against these growing cyber threats.
