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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
