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WhatsApp has announced a significant security upgrade that makes protecting your chat backups simpler and more secure than ever before. The messaging platform is introducing passkey-encrypted backups, a new feature that eliminates the need for complica…
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WhatsApp has unveiled passkey-encrypted backups, simplifying the protection of cherished chat histories without the burden of memorizing complex passwords. This feature allows users to secure their end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or device screen locks, ensuring seamless access even after losing a phone or switching devices. Announced on October 29, […] The post WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Enhanced Chat Message Backup Security appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Trend Micro Research has identified a significant evolution in the aggressive Water Saci malware campaign, revealing a new infection chain that abandons traditional .NET-based delivery methods in favor of sophisticated script-driven techniques. On Octo…
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Cybersecurity researchers from Team Z3 have withdrawn their planned demonstration of a zero-click remote code execution vulnerability in WhatsApp at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking competition, opting instead for private coordinated disclosure to Meta…
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Brazilian users through WhatsApp, delivering a dangerous new banking Trojan dubbed “Maverick.” The threat has already blocked over 62,000 infection attempts…
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new campaign targeting WhatsApp users in Brazil with self-propagating malware designed to steal banking credentials and cryptocurrency exchange login information. The attack, first detected on Se…
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ClayRat, a rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign, has surged in activity over the past three months, with zLabs researchers observing more than 600 unique samples and 50 distinct droppers. Primarily targeting Russian users, the malware masquerades …
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An aggressive malware campaign dubbed SORVEPOTEL is exploiting WhatsApp messages to infiltrate Windows systems, with its epicenter in Brazil. Rather than pursuing data theft or ransomware extortion, this self-propagating malware is engineered for rapid…
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CISA has issued an urgent warning about a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp that is already being exploited in active attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55177, poses a significant risk to users worldwide, particularly as ransomwar…
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Users of the popular messaging app WhatsApp are being targeted by a new, highly deceptive scam that grants attackers full access to victims’ contacts, chat history, and media files. Cybercriminals are exploiting the app’s device linking feature to hija…
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