Because millions of users receive images with this exact name every day, there is no single "complete story" tied to it. However, this specific filename gained viral notoriety in several specific contexts: 1. The "Argentine Ghost" Hoax
In June 2018, this filename was frequently associated with a viral "creepypasta" or "ghost story" circulating on WhatsApp in South America and parts of Europe. img-20180616-wa0007-jpg
(The first-ever use of VAR in a World Cup).Many fans shared screenshots and memes of these moments via WhatsApp, which resulted in thousands of files being saved as IMG-20180616-WA0007.jpg . 3. Regional News Events Because millions of users receive images with this
: It was a hoax . No such file was ever proven to contain malware that could bypass modern smartphone security simply by being viewed in the chat preview. 2. World Cup 2018 Memes (The first-ever use of VAR in a World Cup)