GhostPairing Attack Enables Full WhatsApp Account Takeover Using Only a Phone Number

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GhostPairing Attack Allows WhatsApp Account Takeover via Phone Number The GhostPairing Attack enables cybercriminals to fully control WhatsApp accounts using only the victim's phone number. This method does not require password theft or technical exploits, instead leveraging social engineering and WhatsApp's device linking feature. The attack was first identified in Czechia and poses a risk to WhatsApp users globally. 4 sources 24