Claim: BBC radio's warning against possible malware attacks on WhatsApp.
Fact-check: These warning messages against possible malware attacks on WhatsApp are a hoax - FACTLY
Verdict: warning messages related to possible malware attacks through whatsapp videos named 'martinelli' & 'dance of the pope' are actually a hoax and have been in circulation for quite a while. malware attacks in the name of whatsapp gold did take place in 2016. hence the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Chaitanya
Date published: 2021-01-18T13:38:01