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WhatsApp Bug (Or Maybe A Feature) Leaks Users Numbers In Google Search
While WhatsApp is becoming popular for online businesses, especially amidst the global lockdown due to COVID-19, a glitch has raisedWhatsApp Bug (Or Maybe A Fe…
New WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Hackers Secretly Install Spyware On Your Devices
The recent controversies surrounding the WhatsApp hacking haven't yet settled, and the world's most popular messaging platformÂcould be in the choppy waters on…
Researchers Warn of Self-Spreading WhatsApp Malware Named SORVEPOTEL
Brazilian users have emerged as the target of a new self-propagating malware dubbed SORVEPOTEL that spreads via the popular messaging app WhatsApp.The campaign…
Malicious Android Apps Pose as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, Spread via Smishing
Malicious Android apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) have been observed to steal users' credentials from comp…
Malicious Android Apps Pose as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, to Steal Credentials
Malicious Android apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) have been observed to steal users' credentials from comp…
Malicious Android Apps Pose as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp to Steal Credentials
Malicious Android apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) have been observed to steal users' credentials from comp…
New WhatsApp Bugs Could've Let Attackers Hack Your Phone Remotely
Facebook-owned WhatsApp recently addressed two security vulnerabilities in its messaging app for Android that could have been exploited to execute malicious co…
This WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Attackers Access Files On Your PCs
A cybersecurity researcher today disclosed technical details of multiple high severity vulnerabilities he discovered in WhatsApp, which, if exploited, could ha…
Saudi Prince Allegedly Hacked World's Richest Man Jeff Bezos Using WhatsApp
The iPhone of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, was reportedly hacked in May 2018 after receiving a WhatsApp message from the personal accoun…
ThreatsDay: Ransomware Affiliate Betrayal, WhatsApp RAT, Exposed Hacker Tools and 12 More Stories
The crooks have trust problems of their own. One ransomware affiliate decided to keep the profits for himself. Elsewhere, an attacker left a server exposed, co…
⚡ Weekly Recap: USB Malware, React2Shell, WhatsApp Worms, AI IDE Bugs & More
It’s been a week of chaos in code and calm in headlines. A bug that broke the internet’s favorite framework, hackers chasing AI tools, fake apps stealing cash,…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Hyper-V Malware, Malicious AI Bots, RDP Exploits, WhatsApp Lockdown and More
Cyber threats didn’t slow down last week—and attackers are getting smarter. We’re seeing malware hidden in virtual machines, side-channel leaks exposing AI cha…
⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More
Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly — one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backu…
Just a GIF Image Could Have Hacked Your Android Phone Using WhatsApp
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a GIF is worth a thousand pictures.Today, the short looping clips, GIFs are everywhere'on your social media, on your m…
What Are the Best Free VPN Options for Linux Users?
Linux is famous for its strong security. Yet, adding a Virtual Private Network (VPN) boosts privacy even more. A VPN encrypts connections and protects data. Th…
Fedora 39: webkitgtk 2024-e1357fc22f Security Advisory Updates
Fix login QR code not shown in WhatsApp web. Disable PSON by default again in GTK 3 API versions. Disable DMABuf video sink by default to prevent file descript…
Fedora 40: webkitgtk 2024-4c6304b6fa Security Advisory Updates
Fix login QR code not shown in WhatsApp web. Disable PSON by default again in GTK 3 API versions. Disable DMABuf video sink by default to prevent file descript…
This Malicious App Abused Hacked Devices to Create Fake Accounts on Multiple Platforms
A malicious Android SMS application discovered on the Google Play Store has been found to stealthily harvest text messages with the goal of creating accounts o…