New GhostPairing Attack Let Attackers Gain Full Access in WhatsApp with Phone Number
A newly discovered account takeover campaign targeting WhatsApp users demonstrates how attackers can compromise messaging accounts without stealing passwords or exploiting technical vulnerabilities. The threat, identified as the GhostPairing Attack, uses social engineering and WhatsApp’s legitimate device linking feature to grant attackers complete access to victim accounts. The campaign first emerged in Czechia but shows […]
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