Tag: #WhatsAppSecurity
A new WhatsApp-based malware campaign is actively spreading Astaroth, a well-known banking trojan, by abusing user trust and contact lists. The attack uses malicious ZIP files sent directly through WhatsApp chats, allowing the malware to propagate automatically from one victim to another. Once a user opens the ZIP file and runs the embedded content, the […]
WhatsApp handles billions of messages every day, and attackers keep finding new ways to compromise accounts or track users. Meta knows this pressure is only getting stronger. So the company is expanding its security research efforts by introducing a new research proxy, supporting academic teams, tightening anti-scraping protections, and offering more than $4 million in […]
In 2025, WhatsApp rolled out some of its most significant privacy and security upgrades to date. These updates go beyond closing loopholes; they’re designed to make protection effortless and more personal. As online scams and spyware threats evolve, WhatsApp’s new features simplify security for everyday users while raising the overall bar for digital safety. Here’s […]