WhatsApp Hack: Pune Businessman Loses Rs 7.4 Lakh from Wife's Account

• A businessman from Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, lost Rs 7,41,671 from his wife's bank account after his WhatsApp was hacked.
• The incident occurred on January 1st, when an unknown cyber thief gained control of Parimal Nabkrishna Parida's WhatsApp account.
• The hacker accessed confidential information and bank details from Parida's mobile.
• Funds were transferred from Parida's wife's current account at the Bhosari branch of Indian Overseas Bank through multiple transactions.
• Bhosari Police have registered a case under the IT Act and are investigating with the cyber cell to trace the stolen funds.

Why It Matters: Carelessness with WhatsApp can lead to significant financial loss; always secure your accounts.