Tag: Whatsapp
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Meta says it has disrupted a new campaign of WhatsApp phishing attacks linked to spyware vendor NSO Group. The company claims the activity violated a court order that permanently prohibited NSO from targeting WhatsApp users after a lengthy legal battle over the deployment of Pegasus spyware. The latest discovery suggests that efforts to target WhatsApp…
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Concerns surrounding a potential WhatsApp user data leak continue growing as cybersecurity researchers warn that exposed phone numbers and account details may support phishing campaigns and social engineering attacks. Researchers previously identified massive databases containing hundreds of millions of WhatsApp-linked phone numbers circulating across underground forums and cybercrime marketplaces. Some datasets allegedly included records connected…
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A new WhatsApp encryption lawsuit filed in Texas accuses Meta of misleading users about the privacy protections offered by WhatsApp. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the company falsely marketed the platform as fully private and secure while allegedly retaining the ability to access certain user communications and data. Meta denied the allegations and insisted…
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Concerns around WhatsApp surveillance Dubai are growing after authorities detained an Emirates flight attendant over a private message. The case has sparked debate about digital privacy and how far monitoring powers can reach. Reports suggest the message was shared in a closed group. However, officials still traced it and acted quickly. This raises serious questions…
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A new WhatsApp encryption lawsuit is raising questions about how securely the platform handles user messages. The case claims that WhatsApp may not fully deliver on its privacy promises, despite promoting end-to-end encryption. Public criticism from major tech figures has amplified the issue and pushed it into wider debate. Lawsuit Questions Privacy Claims The WhatsApp…
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Attackers are spreading a malicious WhatsApp clone that installs spyware on targeted devices. The campaign does not rely on vulnerabilities. Instead, it tricks users into installing the app, giving attackers direct access to messages, calls, and even the device’s camera and microphone. Fake app tricks users into granting access Attackers distribute a counterfeit version of…
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Russian hackers messaging apps campaigns are expanding, with authorities warning about targeted attacks on WhatsApp and Signal users. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says threat actors are focusing on individuals with access to sensitive information. These attacks do not target encryption. Instead, they focus on gaining access to user accounts. Attackers target accounts,…
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The WhatsApp privacy probe has drawn renewed attention to how encrypted messaging platforms handle user data behind the scenes. U.S. authorities have opened an investigation into claims that Meta staff may have accessed WhatsApp messages that the company has long described as protected by end-to-end encryption. The inquiry focuses on whether internal access to message…
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A new WhatsApp account hijacking campaign has begun abusing the platform’s multi-device feature, allowing attackers to gain full access to user accounts without stealing passwords or installing malware. The scheme relies entirely on social engineering, tricking victims into linking an attacker-controlled device to their WhatsApp account. Security researchers warn that the attack operates quietly and…
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A new scam is turning a legitimate WhatsApp feature into a takeover shortcut. Instead of cracking passwords, attackers rely on WhatsApp account hijacking through device linking, tricking victims into approving a pairing flow that quietly adds a malicious “linked device” to their account. What’s being abused in WhatsApp WhatsApp supports linking additional devices so people…