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Federal MP's WhatsApp Accounts Hacked in Suspected Russian Phishing Attack
In March 2026, the WhatsApp accounts of a federal MP and three staffers were compromised in a phishing attack believed to be orchestrated by a foreign state actor, likely Russia. The attack involved hackers requesting…
12 articles · Updated May 25, 2026 -
Sebi Issues Warning on Rising 'Boss Scam' Targeting Finance Executives
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a warning regarding a growing cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam', where scammers impersonate CEOs and senior executives to trick finance employees into…
10 articles · Updated July 17, 2026 -
Adobe Acrobat Extension Vulnerability Enables WhatsApp Data Theft
A critical vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension, tracked as CVE-2026-48294 and named HermeticReader, allows attackers to access WhatsApp Web data without authentication. The flaw affects approximately 329…
8 articles · Updated July 22, 2026 -
WhatsApp Accounts Targeted by Evolving Hijacking Scams
Cybercriminals are employing new tactics to hijack WhatsApp accounts, primarily through phishing and SIM swap attacks. The scams often involve compromised accounts sending messages that trick users into authorizing…
2 articles · Updated August 4, 2026 -
Active Malware Campaign Distributes VBScript via Compromised WhatsApp Accounts
In June 2026, a malware campaign was identified that spreads malicious VBScript files through WhatsApp direct messages. The campaign primarily targets users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web, with the highest number…
29 articles · Updated June 22, 2026 -
Meta's WhatsApp Username Rollout Halted Amid Malware Warnings
The Indian government has ordered Meta to stop the rollout of WhatsApp usernames due to security concerns. This decision follows a warning from CERT-In about a dangerous malware attack targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop…
3 articles · Updated July 1, 2026 -
Hyderabad Police Warn of WhatsApp Impersonation Scam Targeting Executives
Cybercriminals are executing a new WhatsApp impersonation scam aimed at business leaders, including CEOs, CFOs, and accountants of large corporations in Hyderabad. The attackers send phishing links to official email…
3 articles · Updated April 4, 2026 -
WhatsApp Account Hijacking Exploits Device Linking Feature
Threat actors are exploiting WhatsApp's device-linking feature to hijack accounts through a campaign named GhostPairing. This attack method does not require authentication, as victims are deceived into linking the…
3 articles · Updated December 17, 2025 -
WhatsApp Accounts Compromised via Social Engineering and Malware
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…
13 articles · Updated December 18, 2025 -
Astaroth Trojan Reemerges as Boto-Cor-de-Rosa via WhatsApp in Brazil
The Astaroth banking trojan has resurfaced, now spreading through WhatsApp in Brazil under the name 'Boto-Cor-de-Rosa' or 'Pink Dolphin.' This campaign utilizes worm-like tactics to target users and steal financial…
1 article · Updated January 10, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- WhatsApp Scam Hijacks Accounts via Linked Devices Feature — Infosecurity-Magazine · August 4, 2026
- Guardio Labs — guard.io · July 24, 2026
- Adobe Acrobat Extension Flaw Lets Attackers Steal WhatsApp Chats From 329 Million Users — Cybersecuritynews · July 22, 2026
- Sebi cautions listed cos over 'Boss Scam' — Newindianexpress · July 17, 2026
- Indian regulator warns of 'boss scam', a cyber fraud targeting top executives — Brecorder · July 17, 2026
- A WhatsApp message from your CEO, Rs 1.5 crore gone. How the 'Boss scam' is tricking ... — Theprint.In · July 1, 2026
- Boss Scam Uses DLL Sideloading to Hijack WhatsApp Web and Defraud Enterprises — Gbhackers · June 30, 2026
- CERT In Warns WhatsApp Web & Desktop Users of Dangerous Malware Attack — Youtube · June 29, 2026