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Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

2025-11-05 · Read original ↗

ATT&CK techniques detected

3 predictions
T1566.004Spearphishing Voice
68%
“wizardry and more on psychological manipulation. here ’ s how it typically unfolds : 1. the call everything starts with a whatsapp video call from an unfamiliar number. the scammer masquerades as a bank or service representative, a whatsapp or meta support agent, or even a friend…”
T1598.004Spearphishing Voice
40%
“wizardry and more on psychological manipulation. here ’ s how it typically unfolds : 1. the call everything starts with a whatsapp video call from an unfamiliar number. the scammer masquerades as a bank or service representative, a whatsapp or meta support agent, or even a friend…”
T1556.006Multi-Factor Authentication
31%
“access app, such as anydesk or teamviewer. once you oblige, any incoming text messages and whatsapp verification codes become visible to them. with those in their hands, the attacker can immediately take over your whatsapp account. it gets even worse from here, however. 4. access…”

Summary

How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data