WhatsApp allows users to connect to WhatsApp Web or the desktop app by linking additional devices, but hackers are exploiting ...

GhostPairing is a sophisticated social engineering attack that abuses WhatsApp's legitimate multi-device linking functionality. Malicious actors trick users into unknowingly pairing an attacker's ...

Hackers have found a way to quietly take over WhatsApp accounts without touching passwords, SMS codes, or the app’s ...

WhatsApp on the Web is a convenient way to access the messaging service on a desktop, without the hassle of installing an app. However, with the web, there’s always a risk of bad actors trying to ...

Device-level protection plays a key role as well. Users should enable app lock and chat lock to prevent unauthorised access, especially if the phone is lost or borrowed. Using fingerprint unlock, Face ...

WhatsApp ghost pairing is a silent scam that lets attackers spy on chats and media using the app’s own linked devices feature ...

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WhatsApp for iOS will soon add another layer of protection when a user tries to login into an account for the first time. After people started being tricked into giving their verification code to ...

We learned a few months ago that Meta was looking to upgrade WhatsApp security by adding support for email verification to the app. This feature allows users to easily and safely verify their WhatsApp ...

The crazy train that is WhatsApp right now does not look like it will be stopping any time soon. After the privacy policy fiasco, which is still developing, other issues have popped up simultaneously.

WhatsApp offers a number of ways to secure your account with two-step verification. The most commonly used is via a PIN that, when used in conjunction with a one-time SMS code, grants you access to ...