WhatsApp users are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals employing sophisticated scams involving hidden malware within images sent from unknown contacts. These malicious images can compromise devices and steal sensitive information, including personal and banking data such as one-time passwords (OTPs), through techniques like steganography. Cybersecurity experts and financial institutions, including Union Bank of India, have issued warnings urging users to be vigilant against such threats. Users are advised to activate anti-theft modes, enable privacy features, and carefully verify suspicious messages or websites to prevent account theft and data breaches. Additionally, WhatsApp is developing new AI-powered features with private processing capabilities to enhance user privacy. The platform also offers options to restrict chat content to remain within the app, aiming to improve security and user control.