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A sophisticated Brazilian banking trojan named TCLBANKER, deployed through a trojanized Logitech installer and capable of hijacking victims’ WhatsApp and Outlook accounts to spread itself to new targets. The campaign, tracked as REF3076, delivers…
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WhatsApp has recently patched two notable security vulnerabilities that could have allowed attackers to execute malicious links and disguise dangerous files. The most alarming discovery involves a flaw in how WhatsApp processes Instagram Reels. This vu…
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WhatsApp is actively developing an independent, first-party cloud backup service featuring mandatory end-to-end encryption. This upcoming feature aims to reduce users’ reliance on third-party storage providers such as Google Drive and Apple’s iCl…
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A surge of targeted cyberattacks was detected against local governments and municipal healthcare institutions particularly clinical and ambulance hospitals. The campaign has been attributed to threat cluster UAC-0247, known for advanced data theft, per…
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized WhatsApp, labeling its “end-to-end encryption by default” claim as a massive consumer fraud. He argues that while messages may be encrypted during transit, the default backup settings lea…
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For years, WhatsApp required users to share their personal phone numbers to communicate. This is finally changing. To improve user privacy and mitigate risks like doxing or targeted spam, WhatsApp is rolling out a highly anticipated username feature. T…
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Microsoft warns of a WhatsApp attachments spreading VBS malware that installs backdoors on Windows PCs, giving hackers remote access and control systems.
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A new malware campaign that abuses WhatsApp messages to deliver malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files to Windows users, enabling persistent remote access through unsigned MSI installers. The campaign starts with WhatsApp messages carrying VBS attac…
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Meta has rolled out a new wave of anti‑scam protections across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, combining AI‑driven detection, stricter advertiser controls, and public awareness campaigns to tackle fast‑evolving online fraud at scale. The new tools a…
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Dutch intelligence warns Russian hackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts using fake support bots and verification code scams targeting officials and journalists.
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