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TLDR
The Postal Police is raising the alarm over a new wave of WhatsApp account compromises through "zero click" attacks on unpatched iOS. Without the victim clicking anything, criminals can take control of the account and write to contacts...
How it works
The Postal Police is raising the alarm over a new wave of WhatsApp account compromises through "zero click" attacks on unpatched iOS. Without the victim clicking anything, criminals can take control of the account and write to contacts...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Enable two step verification on WhatsApp and on the Apple Account 3.
Source
polizia-postale
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.commissariatodips.it/notizie/articolo/whatsapp-nuova-ondata-di-attacchi-zero-click-i-consigli-della-polizia-di-stato/index.htmlFAQ
Is WhatsApp, zero click attacks: how to protect your account from the new wave of thefts a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Enable two step verification on WhatsApp and on the Apple Account 3.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.