A cybercriminal campaign linked to Russia is deploying QR codes to access the WhatsApp accounts of high-profile targets like journalists, members…
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A week in security (August 26 – September 1)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 26 to September 1 of 2024
Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign
Iranian spies posing as technical support agents contacted targeted individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, the UK, and the US on WhatsApp
WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
A scammer tried to seduce us by offering the credentials to an account that held roughly half a million dollars.
Pegasus spyware creator ordered to reveal code used to spy on WhatsApp users
Meta has won a court case against spyware vendor NSO Group to reveal the Pegasus spyware code that allows spying on WhatsApp users.
WhatsApp introduces new security features
WhatsApp has announced several new security features which include an extra check when an account is transferred to a new device….
A week in security (March 13 – 19)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! Malwarebytes removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more…
WhatsApp refuses to weaken encryption, would rather leave UK
WhatsApp will not comply with the UK’s Online Safety Bill when it passes legislation as is. In fact, WhatsApp would rather cease serving…
WhatsApp hijackers take over your account while you sleep
Late last week, Twitter user Zuk (@ihackbanme) tweeted an issue about WhatsApp that has the potential to turn heads. He explains…
A week in security (January 9—15)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe!