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WhatsApp
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Arsink Spyware Posing as WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Hits 143 Countries
Another day, another Android malware campaign targeting unsuspecting users worldwide by masquerading as popular apps.
January 30, 2026
Hacker Claims Full Breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, Threatens Public Leak (Update: Fake Breach)
A hacker claims a full breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, threatening to leak user data and backend systems if demands are not met.
January 14, 2026
New OPCOPRO Scam Uses AI and Fake WhatsApp Groups to Defraud Victim
Meet OPCOPRO, an online scam that builds a fake AI-run world like The Truman Show using WhatsApp and apps to steal IDs via fake KYC and investments.
January 12, 2026
Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via WhatsApp Messages
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a new campaign called Boto Cor-de-Rosa, where the Astaroth banking malware spreads like a worm through WhatsApp Web to steal contact lists and banking credentials.
January 8, 2026
Popular NPM Package lotusbail Exposed as Trojan Stealing WhatsApp Chats
Koi Security uncovers lotusbail, a malicious npm package with 56K downloads that steals WhatsApp messages and installs a persistent backdoor. Learn how to protect your data.
December 26, 2025
New Sturnus Android Malware Reads WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal Chats via Accessibility Abuse
Sturnus, an advanced Android banking trojan, has been discovered by ThreatFabric. Learn how this malware bypasses end-to-end encryption on Signal and WhatsApp, steals bank credentials using fake screens, and executes fraudulent transactions.
November 21, 2025
New Eternidade Stealer Uses WhatsApp to Steal Banking Data
Trustwave SpiderLabs warns of Eternidade Stealer, a new banking trojan spreading via personalised WhatsApp messages. Find out how this malicious software bypasses security checks and deploys fake login screens for major banks and wallets.
November 20, 2025
Scammers Abuse WhatsApp Screen Sharing to Steal OTPs and Funds
A fast-spreading threat, known as the screen-sharing scam, is using a simple feature on WhatsApp to steal money…
November 13, 2025
Spyware-Plugged ChatGPT, DALL·E and WhatsApp Apps Target US Users
Are you using a fake version of a popular app? Appknox warns US users about malicious brand clones hiding on third-party app stores. Protect yourself from hidden spyware and ‘commercial parasites.’
October 30, 2025
Fake TikTok and WhatsApp Apps Infect Android Devices with ClayRat Spyware
Zimperium's zLabs warns of ClayRat, a fast-spreading Android spyware targeting Russia. It hides in fake apps like TikTok and steals texts, calls records, and camera photos.
October 9, 2025