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WhatsApp
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Job Seekers Targeted as Scammers Pose as Government Agencies on WhatsApp
Scammers impersonate government agencies on WhatsApp to target job seekers with fake offers, phishing sites, and identity theft…
May 14, 2025
Israeli NSO Group Fined $168M for Pegasus Spyware Attack on WhatsApp
US jury orders NSO Group to pay $168M to WhatsApp and Meta over Pegasus spyware use in 2019…
May 7, 2025
Pre-Installed Malware on Cheap Android Phones Steals Crypto via Fake WhatsApp
Cheap Android phones with preinstalled malware use fake apps like WhatsApp to hijack crypto transactions and steal wallet recovery phrases.
April 14, 2025
WhatsApp for Windows Flaw Could Let Hackers Sneak In Malicious Files
If you use WhatsApp Desktop on Windows, listen up! A flaw in WhatsApp for Windows (CVE-2025-30401) let attackers disguise malicious files as safe ones. Update to version 2.2450.6 or later to stay secure.
April 8, 2025
Israeli Spyware Graphite Targeted WhatsApp with 0-Click Exploit
Citizen Lab's investigation reveals sophisticated spyware attacks exploiting WhatsApp vulnerabilities, implicating Paragon Solutions. Learn how their research exposed these threats and the implications for digital privacy.
March 20, 2025
Signal Threatens to Exit Sweden Over Government’s Backdoor Proposal
Sweden’s proposal to mandate encryption backdoors faces backlash from Signal, cybersecurity experts, and even its military over privacy and security risks.
February 26, 2025
Hackers Tricking Users Into Linking Devices to Steal Signal Messages
Is your Signal, WhatsApp, or Telegram account safe? Google warns of increasing attacks by Russian state-backed groups. Learn…
February 19, 2025
Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Linked to WhatsApp Zero-Click Attack
WhatsApp recently revealed a targeted spyware campaign linked to the Israeli firm Paragon, which affected 90 individuals, including…
February 1, 2025
WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Group
A US court ruled against NSO Group, an Israeli spyware maker, finding them liable for hacking WhatsApp users. The ruling has major implications for the surveillance technology industry."
December 25, 2024
Half of Online Child Grooming Cases Now Happen on Snapchat, Reports UK Charity
Online grooming crimes against children have reached a record high, with Snapchat being the most popular platform for…
November 3, 2024