A code, a click, a hack: Inside the WhatsApp fraud that trapped Kannada actors Upendra and Priyanka

In this week’s edition of The Safe Side, we explain how a fake delivery scam exposed the WhatsApp accounts of actor Upendra ...
Android Police

QR code hacking: How to protect yourself from rogue QR codes

Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling ...
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Don’t scan these QR codes, they could allow scammers to hack into your phone

(WHTM) — Midstate police are warning citizens of “brushing scams,” in which scammers can gain unwanted access to a victim’s phone by scanning a QR code on unidentified packages. According to the ...
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WhatsApp Hack: This is how cyber criminals hack WhatsApp accounts, follow these 10 important tips to avoid it

WhatsApp Hack: In today's digital age, WhatsApp hacking has become a serious threat. Hackers are taking control of users' accounts using methods like OTP phishing, SIM swapping, call merging. Recently ...
Ars Technica

Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users

A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands ...
Android Police

WhatsApp: How to find and share your QR code

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...