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Criminals are tricking WhatsApp users into linking an attacker’s browser to their account using fake login pages and routine-looking prompts.

A weak spot in WhatsApp’s API allowed researchers to scrape data linked to 3.5 billion registered accounts, including profile photos and “about” text.

A list of topics we covered in the week of September 1 to September 7 of 2025

WhatsApp has patched a vulnerability that was used in conjunction with an Apple vulnerability in zero-click attacks.

This guide gives step-by-step instructions how how to enable two-step verification for WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe!

WhatsApp has announced it will start showing its users targeted ads. Will this be yet another Meta “Pay or OK” choice?

Find out where and how victims can report online scams to prevent more victims and possibly recover funds.

A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2025

Meta has won almost $170m in damages from Israel-based NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware.