10 articles tagged with "Whatsapp"
Kaspersky uncovers a multi-country malware campaign using WhatsApp to distribute VBScript files that install ManageEngine remote access tools. Malaysia accounts for 80% of victims.
Meta catches NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users in Jordan and Lebanon despite permanent injunction. Files contempt order after detecting one-click phishing attempts.
Brazilian banking trojan TCLBanker targets 59 financial platforms using a trojanized Logitech installer. It hijacks WhatsApp Web and Outlook to self-propagate, while WPF overlays facilitate real-time fraud.
Microsoft Defender Experts identify multi-stage malware campaign using WhatsApp messages to deliver VBS scripts that bypass UAC and establish persistent Windows backdoors.
McAfee discovered NoVoice malware hiding in 50+ Google Play apps, using 22 exploits to root devices and clone WhatsApp sessions. Factory reset won't remove it.
FBI and CISA alert reveals Russian intelligence operatives have hijacked thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to US officials, military, and journalists through phishing attacks.
Researchers disclose zero-click attack vector on Android where adding a user to a group can trigger malware execution through manipulated media files.
APT42 campaign compromises government ministers, activists, and journalists through fake login pages and real-time surveillance capabilities.
New Boto Cor-de-Rosa campaign uses Python-based worm module to auto-send malware through victims' WhatsApp contacts.
Supply chain attack disguised as working WhatsApp API library stole credentials, messages, and linked attacker devices to victim accounts. 56,000+ downloads since May.