A sophisticated new scam targeting WhatsApp users has been uncovered, exploiting the app’s device-linking feature to gain full access to victims’ accounts. Cybersecurity experts have warned that the campaign, called GhostPairing , allows attackers to hijack accounts without stealing passwords, SIM cards, or verification codes.
Unlike conventional hacks, GhostPairing relies entirely on social engineering, tricking users into approving a malicious device themselves. The method is reportedly hard to detect, spreads quickly via trusted contacts, and…
