WhatsApp greeting image hackable

Can images like greetings images from Google contain a phishing hack? I sometimes search for greetings and then click on the image on iOS to ‘Save to photos’ to send to friends via WhatsApp. Is this safe, after all it’s just a picture.

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 19, 2025 1:30 PM

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Jan 20, 2025 1:21 AM in response to markfrombanstead

WhatsApp is not an Apple product. Contact the app developer here --> App Support or WhatsApp FAQ Or Restoring your chat history - WhatsApp FAQ or Contact WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business is not an Apple product. Contact the app developer here --> Developer Website or App Support or WhatsApp business products - WhatsApp FAQ

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