WhatsApp reports that Russia has attempted to completely block the messaging service.
Russia is reportedly taking steps to completely block WhatsApp, which marks a continuation of the government’s efforts to control the internet. A spokesperson for WhatsApp indicated that this move is meant to steer users towards state-run surveillance applications, specifically pointing to Russia’s own MAX messaging app, viewed skeptically by many as a tool for monitoring […]
WhatsApp criticizes Israeli spyware company regarding new privacy lawsuit
WhatsApp Responds to New Lawsuit WhatsApp is pushing back against a recent lawsuit, suggesting that the claim regarding a failure to encrypt user communications is revenge from Israeli spyware firms with which it has had ongoing disputes. This longstanding conflict features WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Mark Zuckerberg’s MetaPlatforms, opposing NSO Group—backed by high-profile investors, including […]
Banking malware spreads automatically through WhatsApp Web contacts
A recent campaign is targeting WhatsApp Web with new malware that is spreading via chat messages. Security experts have identified banking Trojans associated with the Astaroth malware, which propagate automatically, making them particularly challenging to halt once an assault starts. This operation, dubbed Boto Cor-de-Rosa, illustrates the evolving tactics of cybercriminals as they exploit widely […]
WhatsApp data breach reveals 3.5 billion phone numbers due to API vulnerability
Major tech platforms frequently face data breaches due to weak or unsecured APIs, and WhatsApp has now become part of this troubling trend. Researchers recently exploited a flaw in the app’s contact discovery system to collect an astonishing 3.5 billion phone numbers. How Researchers Uncovered 3.5 Billion WhatsApp Numbers The issue originated from WhatsApp’s GetDeviceList […]
Venezuela Imprisons 65-Year-Old Woman for 30 Years Due to Whatsapp Message
Venezuelan Doctor Sentenced for Criticism of Government Margie Orozco, a 65-year-old doctor from Venezuela, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after criticizing the government led by socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro in a voice message on WhatsApp, according to reports from Venezuelan media. A Venezuelan court found Orozco guilty of charges including “treason” and […]
Meta wins antitrust case that aimed to separate Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta Avoids Forced Sale of Instagram and WhatsApp Meta Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, successfully fended off a significant antitrust lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), preventing a forced sale of Instagram and WhatsApp. The ruling came from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who decided that the FTC had not established that Meta held […]
Undocumented immigrants reportedly presented clients with a WhatsApp ‘menu’ of women for sex trafficking.
Three undocumented immigrants in Louisiana have been implicated in a sex trafficking operation, allegedly using WhatsApp to provide a “menu” of women to potential clients aged 18, according to federal prosecutors. Zyla López Oliva, Kyrsis Castellanos Killington, and Jesus López, referred to as “El Perro,” were arrested in October for their roles in this operation […]
Louisiana sex trafficking operation employed WhatsApp to showcase women, authorities report
Sex Trafficking Ring in Louisiana Federal prosecutors have alleged that three undocumented immigrants from Louisiana operated a sex-trafficking ring using WhatsApp to present a “menu” of women to potential clients, some as young as 18. Zyla López Oliva, Quilsis Castellanos Killington, and Jesus López, also referred to as “El Perro,” were taken into custody last […]
AP Misreports Taliban Internet Outage, Based on Unverified WhatsApp Message
On Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) withdrew a story that misrepresented Taliban officials who refuted claims about the intentional shutdown of internet access in Afghanistan. This incorrect report stemmed from WhatsApp messages that were mistakenly treated as authoritative statements from the Taliban without adequate verification. Reports indicate that Taliban officials cut fiber optic cables in […]
Advanced WhatsApp attack aims at iPhone users
Here’s how to navigate the WhatsApp crisis: WhatsApp is advising iPhone users to promptly update their messaging app due to sophisticated cyberattacks targeting certain individuals. According to the advisory, a vulnerability rated as CVE-2025-55177 could have facilitated attacks by triggering content processing from any URL on a targeted device. This, combined with another OS-level vulnerability […]