Some WhatsApp mods, which are unofficial versions of the app, have been found to contain hidden spyware. This spyware is designed to steal personal information from your device. It’s alarming because it could put your privacy at risk. What are WhatsApp Mods? WhatsApp mods are unofficial, altered versions of the popular messaging app WhatsApp. There… Continue reading Malicious WhatsApp Mods Spread Through Telegram
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Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid
WhatsApp scams are constantly evolving, and some are difficult to identify. However, certain methods can identify the most common red flags. Read on for information on WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them. What is WhatsApp Scam? Although WhatsApp’s encryption is end-to-end, it doesn’t completely protect users from being hacked. Furthermore, users are at risk… Continue reading Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid
WhatsApp Hacked, Almost 500 Million Users Exposed
On November 28, 2022, information regarding a new WhatsApp breach appeared. The hacker offers a database with stolen data for sale since November 16. The offered pack contains the data of over 487 million users from up to 84 countries. WhatsApp hacked with used data exposition WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging applications under… Continue reading WhatsApp Hacked, Almost 500 Million Users Exposed
Meta Finds over 400 Chinese Apps That Stole Data from 1 million Users
Meta has sued several Chinese companies (including HeyMods, Highlight Mobi and HeyWhatsApp) for developing and using “unofficial” WhatsApp apps for Android. The fact is that since May 2022, these applications have been used to steal more than a million WhatsApp accounts. By the way, also read our article: Top Facebook Scams 2022: How to Avoid… Continue reading Meta Finds over 400 Chinese Apps That Stole Data from 1 million Users
Unlocking the Secrets of Messaging Apps: An In-Depth FBI Study Guide on Accessible Data for Law Enforcement
An FBI study guide has been made publicly available as part of a Freedom of Information law request filed by Property of the People, an American non-profit organization that deals with government transparency. The resulting document contains training tips for agents and explains what kind of data can be obtained from the operators of various… Continue reading Unlocking the Secrets of Messaging Apps: An In-Depth FBI Study Guide on Accessible Data for Law Enforcement
Facebook explained reasons for the global failure
Yesterday, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp did not work for more than five hours around the world and after fixing the problems, representatives of the social network explained the reasons for the global outage. The failure was caused by a BGP routing issue. Currently, all services are already operating normally. Amid problems with access, rumours of… Continue reading Facebook explained reasons for the global failure
Dangerous bug in WhatsApp could lead to disclosure of user data
Check Point specialists spoke about a dangerous bug they discovered in the WhatsApp image processing function, which could lead to the disclosure of user data. The problem helped to disable the application, in addition, by applying certain filters to a specially created image and sending it to a potential victim, an attacker could exploit the… Continue reading Dangerous bug in WhatsApp could lead to disclosure of user data
New worm for Android spreads rapidly via WhatsApp
ESET security researcher Lukas Stefanko reported a new malware: he said that a new worm for Android automatically spreads through WhatsApp messages. The main purpose of malware is to trick users into adware or subscription scams. The link to the fake Huawei Mobile app redirects users to a site that is very similar to the… Continue reading New worm for Android spreads rapidly via WhatsApp
Google Search Indexes WhatsApp Private Groups
Google search engine indexes invitations to WhatsApp groups (including links to private groups), which makes them visible and accessible to any user who wants to join the group. The journalist Jordan Wildon drew attention to the problem. He found that the WhatsApp “Invite to Group link” feature allows Google indexing these groups, making them available… Continue reading Google Search Indexes WhatsApp Private Groups
Number of linked with WhatsApp phishing URLs increased by 13 467%
According to Vade Secure’s report, the number of phishing URLs related to Facebook grew by 358,8%, and WhatsApp, by 13467%. Vade Secure published a report on phishing threats in the fourth quarter of 2019. Researchers identified 25 brands that phishers most widely use, compiling this list by analyzing a variety of phishing URLs. As a… Continue reading Number of linked with WhatsApp phishing URLs increased by 13 467%