Kurzfassung
Cybercriminals are hijacking WhatsApp accounts by sending messages that appear to come from a friend or family member, asking you to vote for their child in an online competition. The message contains a link to a convincing website where...
Wie es funktioniert
Cybercriminals are hijacking WhatsApp accounts by sending messages that appear to come from a friend or family member, asking you to vote for their child in an online competition. The message contains a link to a convincing website where...
Warnzeichen
- : Unexpected message from a contact asking you to vote via a link Request to enter a verification code or scan a QR code to "unlock" voting Urgency or emotional appeal (support my child's competition)
Was tun
- 1Never share verification codes or scan QR codes sent via messages, even from known contacts
- 2If you receive such a request, verify by calling the person directly before acting
- 3If your account is compromised, contact WhatsApp support immediately and warn your contacts
Quelle
ncsc-switzerland
Quelle geprueft vom Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/en/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2026/wochenrueckblick_21.htmlFAQ
Ist WhatsApp Account Hijack via Fake Child Competition Voting Scam ein reales Betrugsmuster?
Ja. Behandeln Sie Nachricht, Anruf oder Zahlungsaufforderung als verdaechtig, bis ein offizieller Kanal sie bestaetigt.
Was sind die ersten Warnzeichen?
: Unexpected message from a contact asking you to vote via a link Request to enter a verification code or scan a QR code to "unlock" voting Urgency or emotional appeal (support my child's competition)
Was sollte ich zuerst tun?
Never share verification codes or scan QR codes sent via messages, even from known contacts; If you receive such a request, verify by calling the person directly before acting; If your account is compromised, contact WhatsApp support immediately and warn your contacts
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