MCMC warns of malicious ‘Pink WhatsApp’ application


Got a link inviting you to download Pink WhatsApp? MCMC says ignore it. — Image by Freepik

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has released a notice urging members of the public to avoid downloading an application called Pink WhatsApp.

“Users may receive messages and links that appear to be from WhatsApp inviting them to try the new application. The MCMC advises the public not to download and install this application, and to immediately delete if it is already present on their mobile devices,” it said in a statement today (June 27).

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