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News | Privacy

Pegasus spyware creator ordered to reveal code used to spy on WhatsApp users

March 5, 2024 - Meta has won a court case against spyware vendor NSO Group to reveal the Pegasus spyware code that allows spying on WhatsApp users.

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Threat Intelligence

Hong Kong residents targeted in malvertising campaigns for WhatsApp, Telegram

October 24, 2023 - Malvertising is a powerful malware or scam delivery mechanism that makes it easy to target specific geographies or even users. A...

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WhatsApp introduces new security features

April 14, 2023 - WhatsApp has announced several new security features which include an extra check when an account is transferred to a new device....

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WhatsApp refuses to weaken encryption, would rather leave UK

March 13, 2023 - WhatsApp will not comply with the UK’s Online Safety Bill when it passes legislation as is. In fact, WhatsApp would rather cease serving...

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WhatsApp hijackers take over your account while you sleep

January 26, 2023 - Late last week, Twitter user Zuk (@ihackbanme) tweeted an issue about WhatsApp that has the potential to turn heads. He explains...

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WhatsApp lawsuit against NSO Group greenlit by Supreme Court

January 12, 2023 - On Monday, the US Supreme Court denied the NSO Group’s petition for a writ of certiorari, a request to the high court to review...

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Meta accuses apps of stealing WhatsApp accounts

October 10, 2022 - Meta is attempting to clamp down on rogue WhatsApp-styled applications which originate from China. Bleeping Computer reports that no fewer than...

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Exploits and vulnerabilities | News

Critical WhatsApp vulnerabilities patched: Check you’ve updated!

September 26, 2022 - WhatsApp has fixed two remote code execution vulnerabilities in its September update, according to its security advisory. These could have allowed an attacker...

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Don’t share the WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ phone hacking alert: It’s a hoax

September 6, 2022 - Everyone loves a good campfire story prone to exaggeration. However, when told online it’s not quite got the same effect. Long...

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Cybercrime | News

WhatsApp warns users: Fake versions of WhatsApp are trying to steal your personal info

July 13, 2022 - WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart is warning users of the popular messaging app to be on their guard after the WhatsApp Security...

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