Can you get malware from WhatsApp on iPhone?

On an iphone, Can you get a malware (or something similar) by hitting the download arrow on a whatsapp picutre during a chat (if safari wasn't used)

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 6:39 AM

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Nov 18, 2021 6:45 AM in response to ChumAv

Go to the App Store and search for Malwarebytes. I downloaded the free version and then switched to paid version and I LOVE it!

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