A new cyber trap spreading across Turkey has raised questions about how to identify WhatsApp scams, with attackers particularly targeting iPhone security vulnerabilities. Hackers silently infiltrate devices and send messages to contacts in the address book, using loan requests to defraud users. Experts recommend monitoring devices linked to the account and making direct calls when receiving requests for money.
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A new cyber trap spreading across Turkey has raised questions about how to identify WhatsApp scams, with attackers particularly targeting iPhone security vulnerabilities. Hackers silently infiltrate devices and send messages to contacts in the address book, using loan requests to defraud users. Experts recommend monitoring devices linked to the account and making direct calls when receiving requests for money.