It allows users to send text, voice messages and video messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content. WhatsApp (also called WhatsApp Messenger) is a freeware, cross-platform, centralized instant messaging (IM) and voice-over-IP (VoIP) service owned by United States tech conglomerate Meta Platforms.
Hackers convince users to make a call to the number **67* or *405*.Meta Platforms, Will Cathcart (Head of WhatsApp) Ģ3.12.76 / 23 June 2023 21 days ago ( 23 June 2023)Ģ.23.13.76 / 5 July 2023 9 days ago ( 5 July 2023)Ģ.2324.6.0 / 3 July 2023 11 days ago ( 3 July 2023)Ģ.2327.4 / 29 June 2023 15 days ago ( 29 June 2023)ĭate - July 26, 2021 23 months ago ( ) Īndroid, iOS, KaiOS, macOS, Windows (The latter two require one-time verification from the mobile app client.) In the mean time, the hackers start the WhatsApp registration process and choose “the option to send OTP via a phone call” and while the user is busy, the OTP is sent to the attacker's phone. Once the call is sent, hackers forward victims' calls to their number. How does the WhatsApp hack workĪs reported by CloudSEK, the hackers send a number that resembles service requests for various telecom operators for ‘call forwarding' when their number is busy or engaged. Once the call is made, the users are logged out of their WhatsApp accounts as hackers gain complete control of their accounts within seconds.
Hackers call targets and ask them to call on numbers starting with '67' or ‘405'. Security researchers at CloudSEk have detected a new scam that enables hackers to gain control of WhatsApp users' accounts via a simple phone call. Hackers reportedly use mobile phone carriers' automated service to forward calls to a different phone number, and WhatsApp's option to send a one-time password (OTP) verification code via voice call to get access to your personal details. Beware! Hackers can hijack your WhatsApp account and get access to personal messages and contact list too.
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