GhostPairing Attack Campaign is a threat operation that exploits the device-linking feature to hijack WhatsApp accounts.
GhostPairing Attack Campaign is a threat operation that exploits the device-linking feature to hijack WhatsApp accounts. Its hallmark is a device-linking exploit that lets attackers attach to existing WhatsApp sessions, enabling covert account takeover and potential data access across chats. The campaign is significant due to WhatsApp’s widespread use in personal and organizational communications and the stealthy risk of cross-device session compromise.
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…