WhatsApp Rolls Out Usernames, Eliminating the Need to Share Phone Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited privacy-focused feature that allows users to connect without sharing their personal phone numbers, marking a significant shift in...
WhatsApp Attack Chain Delivers Backdoor via VBS, Cloud Payloads, and MSI Installer
Cybersecurity researchers at Microsoft Defender Experts have uncovered a sophisticated new malware campaign that emerged in late February 2026.
Attackers are abusing WhatsApp messages...
GhostChat Spyware Targets Android Users Via WhatsApp
A sophisticated Android spyware campaign targeting individuals through a deceptive mobile application dubbed "GhostChat."
This malware, detected as Android/Spy.GhostChat.A, disguises itself as a legitimate dating...
New Lawsuit Alleges Meta Can Read All WhatsApp Users’ Messages
A federal class-action lawsuit filed in San Francisco's U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleges that Meta Platforms has systematically deceived...
Thousands Downloaded an NPM Package That Secretly Spied on WhatsApp
A malicious npm package masquerading as a WhatsApp Web API library has been discovered stealing users’ credentials and granting attackers persistent access to WhatsApp...