CERT-In flags major WhatsApp malware threat: Don’t open these file attachments
CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for WhatsApp Web and Desktop users over a malware campaign spreading through compromised accounts and malicious file attachments. The cybersecurity agency warned that opening unexpected VBScript files could allow hackers to steal data, gain remote access, and install additional malware.
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