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CTM360 Exposes a Global WhatsApp Hijacking Campaign: HackOnChat

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Actively Exploited

Summary

CTM360 has uncovered a global campaign, HackOnChat, that is hijacking WhatsApp accounts through deceptive authentication portals and social engineering tactics. This rapidly expanding threat poses a significant risk to users worldwide, as it exploits familiar web interfaces to compromise accounts.

Impact

WhatsApp

In the Wild

Yes

Timeline

Newly disclosed

Remediation

Users should be cautious of suspicious links and authenticate directly through official WhatsApp channels. Regularly updating security settings and enabling two-factor authentication is recommended.