That WhatsApp Photo Could Hack Your Phone | The Quint's Scamguard

Scammers are now using a sneaky tech trick called steganography to hide malware inside images. You download what looks like a meme or poster — and just like that, they can access your phone, passwords, photos, and even bank apps. In this video, we break down what this scam is and how it works. Read more: https://www.thequint.com/news/webqoof/whatsapp-scam-where-scammers-send-images-to-hack-your-phone-and-steal-sensitive-information#read-more From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint Music: Storyblocks