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This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds

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A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating WhatsApp Web uses fake meeting links and QR codes to hijack accounts and enable real-time surveillance.

The post This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.

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