#whatsapp


WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private

Jun 29, 2026 // 19:35

WhatsApp on Monday officially announced the start of global reservations of usernames with an aim to protect the privacy of more than three billion users […]

WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool

Jun 23, 2026 // 12:23

Direct messages sent via WhatsApp are being used to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files that lead to the installation of legitimate Remote Monitoring […]

WhatsApp phishing attack uses fake business docs to hack PCs

Jun 23, 2026 // 01:56

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access. The threat […]

WhatsApp says it disrupted new NSO spyware phishing attacks

Jun 8, 2026 // 21:57

WhatsApp has detected and stopped spear-phishing campaigns allegedly conducted by the NSO Group after investigating user reports of social engineering attacks. The NSO Group is […]

Meta Blocks NSO Group’s New WhatsApp Phishing Attack, Files Contempt Order

Jun 8, 2026 // 20:10

Meta on Monday said it detected and blocked spear-phishing attempts linked to Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group. In addition, the tech giant said it’s filing […]

WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android

Jun 4, 2026 // 00:36

A single poisoned notification from WhatsApp, Slack, SMS, Signal, Instagram, or Messenger could have hijacked Google Gemini’s voice assistant on Android and made it open […]

TCLBANKER Banking Trojan Targets Financial Platforms via WhatsApp and Outlook Worms

May 9, 2026 // 00:36

Threat hunters have flagged a previously undocumented Brazilian banking trojan dubbed TCLBANKER that’s capable of targeting 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms. The activity is […]

New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook

May 8, 2026 // 01:16

A new trojan named TCLBanker, which targets 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms, uses a trojanized MSI installer for Logitech AI Prompt Builder to infect […]

CI/CD Backdoor Threat, FBI Data Buy, WhatsApp Update & More: This Week’s Top Security & Tech News.

Mar 23, 2026 // 18:55

It’s yet another week proving the internet remains insecure. Systems assumed to be safe are easily compromised, highlighting a continued disregard for essential security advice. […]

FBI alerts: Russian hackers are phishing Signal & WhatsApp users in widespread attacks.

Mar 21, 2026 // 16:23

U.S. authorities, including CISA and the FBI, have reported that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are using phishing attacks to compromise accounts on popular messaging apps like […]