A new WhatsApp threat, 'ghost pairing,' is silently compromising user privacy. Scammers trick individuals into linking their ...

What makes GhostPairing particularly concerning is that it does not exploit a software vulnerability or weaken encryption.

A new attack abusing a legitimate device pairing feature of the app could be used to penetrate employee WhatsApp Groups.

We use the term GhostPairing Attack because the victim is tricked into completing WhatsApp’s own device pairing flow, adding ...

Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a strong warning after identifying a new online scam in which criminals are taking ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — QR codes are everywhere, from restaurant tables and parking meters to utility bills, but that convenience now comes with growing risks. Cybersecurity experts say scammers are ...

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging applications globally, with millions of users relying on it for personal and professional communication. And if you are a heavy WhatsApp user, you ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Unveiled at the firm's business summit in India, the feature ...

It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...

At the most recent NewFronts, TV manufacturers Samsung and LG and Fox-owned streaming service Tubi all talked about integrating QR codes into their ad offerings. The technology, which grew in ...

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...