The latest update WhatsApp is trying to launch now will detect a link is a malicious link. The feature will mark suspect websites with a red warning label while tapping the link will show another warning

It was recorded that it was not only malicious  links problem WhatsApp is facing but also the critism he has faced earlier from the government for hoax messages which has lead to serveral killings by mobs in india.

So, in response to the killings Facebook has decide to launch a new feature to determine if a message was forwarded or written by the sender.

Source:https://www.techfashy.com/2018/07/whatsapp-update-gets-link-detection-spam-links.html?m=1