Zimbabwe: Govt Launches Probe Into Unprecedented WhatsApp Account Takeovers

Zimbabwe: Govt Launches Probe Into Unprecedented WhatsApp Account Takeovers

The Government says it is investigating a wave of WhatsApp Business account takeovers reported in recent weeks amid concerns that criminals could be targeting advertising services and payment arrangements linked to compromised accounts.

Zimbabwe probes unprecedented WhatsApp breaches

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) – ZIMBABWE has launched an investigation into reported account takeovers targeting WhatsApp Business and other Meta platforms in the country. Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, disclosed the investigation late on Tuesday as reported attacks targeting civilians, including […] The post Zimbabwe probes unpre…

Govt probes WhatsApp business breaches

Emmanuel Kafe Check Point Desk Government is investigating reports of hackers taking over WhatsApp business accounts in Zimbabwe and possible security breaches involving Meta platforms, as authorities seek to establish how the attacks occurred and whether users’ financial information was compromised. Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera said investigations were underway, […]

Govt Launches Probe Into Unprecedented WhatsApp Account Takeovers

The Government says it is investigating a wave of WhatsApp Business account takeovers reported in recent weeks amid concerns that criminals could be targeting advertising services and payment arrangements linked to compromised accounts. Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Tatenda Mavetera said […]