WhatsApp: Scammers use calls to steal accounts in the app – Lodi Valley News.com

Scammers never stop inventing ways Whatsapp account hacking. The Forgery The latest one was discovered by CloudSEk CEO, Rahul Sassi, and stands out for the simplicity of the procedure, as it allows hacking of messaging profiles from just a phone call. In a blog post on Twitter on Monday (23), the expert explained that cybercriminals communicate with victims, are chosen at random, and convince them to call a certain number. Numbers that begin with numbers are usually dialed.67“or”405‘, associated with operator services. When the call is made, the victim activates Whatsapp registration process and unintentionally chooses the option to send a file Verification code on the scammer’s phone. With this information, the cybercriminal can take over the target’s account and register it on their device. When the victim realizes that they can no longer access their WhatsApp account. using stolen account, the scammer impersonates the owner of this profile and starts conversations with the person’s contacts, usually asking for money for a supposed emergency on their behalf, causing new victims. Due to its simple action mechanisms, Sasi appreciates having a file A large number of affected. Prevention Tips According to the security researcher, the best way to protect yourself from…
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