When technology is growing.. new scam every day. emerging Now the latest WhatsApp scam called 'ghostpairing' has come to light. Let's know the complete details about this in this article.

Ghostpairing Scam
Through the device link feature in WhatsApp.. Scammers are infiltrating into users' accounts regardless of details like OTP, passwords, verifications. This is what tech experts call ghostpairing.

Ghostpairing scam like..
Through social engineering.. cybercriminals are committing ghostpairing scams. Scammers.. through known WhatsApp contacts of users Hey, is this you in this photo? Or you will get a fraudulent message saying I just found your picture. A similar message will contain a different link internally. So when users click on the link they get.. a fake webpage will open.

Without OTP or scanning.. your WhatsApp account will be connected to hackers device without your knowledge. Once they get hold of them, they will see all your personal chats, photos and videos. Your contacts list will be stolen. Scams by sending messages to others in your name. Eventually you will be locked out of your account.

How to avoid ghostpairing scam

• Don't click on unknown or suspicious links.
• Check 'Linked Devices' option in WhatsApp settings often. Remove any unknown devices immediately.
• Two-step verification must be enabled.

VC Sajjanar Tweet
About WhatsApp ghostpairing feature.. VC Sajjanar tweeted. In this.. "Hey.. have you seen your photo? Did you get any link? Even if it comes from someone you know, don't click it by mistake.