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No Click Needed for Rip-Off: Scammers Grab WhatsApp Accounts and Ask for Money on Behalf of Your Friends

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The postal police warns against a new campaign of fraud. The money demands come from contacts from the address book and not from unknowns. That's how you protect yourself.

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The postal police warns against a new campaign of fraud. The money demands come from contacts from the address book and not from unknowns. That's how you protect yourself.

·Kassel, Germany
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State Police warns against new account compromises. Criminals can take control of the app and use it to cheat friends and family

·Turin, Italy
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The Postal Police reported a new wave of WhatsApp account compromises, characterized by modes related to the so-called "zero click" attacks, which in some cases can take place without any action by the user. In particular, according to the State Police, the vulnerabilities identified concern unup-to-date versions of the iOS operating system and ... L'articolo WhatsApp, "zero click" attacks on Apple devices: the notice of the Postal Police comes …

A new wave of WhatsApp account compromises has recently been reported, featuring modes related to so-called "zero-click" attacks. The vulnerabilities identified concern unup-to-date versions of iOS and WhatsApp on Apple devices and, in some cases, can be exploited without the user having to do any action. Once you have accessed the account, [...] L'articolo Alarm scams "zero-click" on Whatsapp: how they work and how to protect themselves comes f…

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New wave of WhatsApp account compromises. Tips not to be trapped. on macitynet.it WhatsApp, new wave of attacks without user intervention, tips to protect yourself

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La Stampa broke the news in Turin, Italy on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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