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WhatsApp Accounts Compromised via Social Engineering and Malware

WhatsApp Accounts Compromised via Social Engineering and Malware

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Hackers have gained full access to WhatsApp accounts by using social engineering techniques to target phone numbers, bypassing the need for passwords or technical exploits. Additionally, a separate incident involved the hacking of WhatsApp groups belonging to Telangana ministers, where dangerous APKs were circulated, raising security concerns among users.

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