WhatsApp has become a powerful communication tool since its launch in 2009. It is now the primary communication tool for 2.78 billion people, 51 million of whom are Nigerians. Like many digital platforms, it has become susceptible to hacker attacks. Hackers use stolen accounts to trick unsuspecting
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