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Ghost Pairing: WhatsApp Social Engineering Exploits Trust Networks

A new social engineering technique, 'Ghost Pairing,' exploits WhatsApp's trust networks by hijacking group conversations to spread spam or malware. The attack leverages the inherent trust users place in contacts, making it difficult to detect. This highlights a growing vulnerability in encrypted messaging platforms, with potential for widespread disinformation or fraud.

Zeit Onlineabout 7 hours agoCredibility 33%View source

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