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31.12.25 Malicious npm package steals WhatsApp accounts and messages A malicious package in the Node Package Manager (NPM) registry poses as a legitimate WhatsApp Web API library to steal WhatsApp messages, collect contacts, and gain access to the account. Social

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25.12.25 Microsoft confirms Teams is down and messages are delayed Microsoft Teams is experiencing issues, with thousands reporting problems sending messages, including delays. Social

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23.12.25 Fake WhatsApp API Package on npm Steals Messages, Contacts, and Login Tokens Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package on the npm repository that works as a fully functional WhatsApp API, but also contains the ability to Social The Hacker News
21.12.25 WhatsApp device linking abused in account hijacking attacks Threat actors are abusing the legitimate device-linking feature to hijack WhatsApp accounts via pairing codes in a campaign dubbed GhostPairing. Social

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14.12.25 Microsoft Teams to warn of suspicious traffic with external domains Microsoft is working on a new Teams security feature that will analyze suspicious traffic with external domains to help IT administrators tackle potential security threats. Social

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7.12.25 EU fines X $140 million over deceptive blue checkmarks The European Commission has fined X €120 million ($140 million) for violating transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Social

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19.11.25 Meta Expands WhatsApp Security Research with New Proxy Tool and $4M in Bounties This Year Meta on Tuesday said it has made available a tool called WhatsApp Research Proxy to some of its long-time bug bounty researchers to help improve the program and more effectively Social The Hacker News
2.11.25 WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Social

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1.11.25 X: Re-enroll 2FA security keys by November 10 or get locked out X is warning that users must re-enroll their security keys or passkeys for two-factor authentication (2FA) before November 10 or they will be locked out of their accounts until they do so. Social

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28.10.25 X Warns Users With Security Keys to Re-Enroll Before November 10 to Avoid Lockouts Social media platform X is urging users who have enrolled for two-factor authentication (2FA) using passkeys and hardware security keys like Yubikeys to re-enroll their key to ensure Social The Hacker News
26.10.25 Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger Meta has announced new tools to help WhatsApp and Messenger users protect themselves from potential scams and secure their accounts. Social

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25.10.25 TikTok videos continue to push infostealers in ClickFix attacks Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos disguised as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Spotify, and Netflix to spread information-stealing malware. Social

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22.10.25 Meta Rolls Out New Tools to Protect WhatsApp and Messenger Users from Scams Meta on Tuesday said it's launching new tools to protect Messenger and WhatsApp users from potential scams. To that end, the company said it's introducing new warnings on Social

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28.9.25 US investors to take over TikTok operations in the country U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a plan to restructure TikTok operations in the country to address national security concerns. Social

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27.9.25 WhatsApp adds message translation to iPhone and Android apps WhatsApp has started rolling out a new translation feature that enables Android and iPhone users to translate messages in chats, groups, and channel updates. Social

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11.9.25 Fake Madgicx Plus and SocialMetrics Extensions Are Hijacking Meta Business Accounts Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed two new campaigns that are serving fake browser extensions using malicious ads and fake websites to steal sensitive data. Social The Hacker News
6.9.25 WhatsApp patches vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks WhatsApp has patched a security vulnerability in its iOS and macOS messaging clients that was exploited in targeted zero-day attacks. Social

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30.8.25 WhatsApp Issues Emergency Update for Zero-Click Exploit Targeting iOS and macOS Devices WhatsApp has addressed a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS that it said may have been exploited in the wild in conjunction with Social The Hacker News
05.08.25 15,000 Fake TikTok Shop Domains Deliver Malware, Steal Crypto via AI-Driven Scam Campaign Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the veil on a widespread malicious campaign that's targeting TikTok Shop users globally with an aim to steal credentials and Social The Hacker News
5.7.25 Taiwan NSB Alerts Public on Data Risks from TikTok, Weibo, and RedNote Over China Ties Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned that China-developed applications like RedNote (aka Xiaohongshu), Weibo, TikTok, WeChat, and Baidu Social The Hacker News
26.6.25 US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the installation and use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices belonging to congressional staff, citing concerns over how the app encrypts and secures data. Social BleepingComputer
25.6.25 New U.S. Visa Rule Requires Applicants to Set Social Media Account Privacy to Public The United States Embassy in India has announced that applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas should make their social media accounts public. The new Social The Hacker News
25.6.25 U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices Over Security and Data Protection Issues The U.S. House of Representatives has formally banned congressional staff members from using WhatsApp on government-issued devices, citing security Social The Hacker News
21.6.25 Instagram ads mimicking BMO, EQ Bank are finance scams Instagram ads impersonating financial institutions like Bank of Montreal (BMO) and EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) are being used to target Canadian consumers with phishing scams and investment fraud. Social

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20.6.25 Meta Adds Passkey Login Support to Facebook for Android and iOS Users Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced that it's adding support for passkeys, the next-generation password standard, on Facebook. "Passkeys are a new way to Social The Hacker News
18.6.25 Meta Starts Showing Ads on WhatsApp After 6-Year Delay From 2018 Announcement Meta Platforms on Monday announced that it's bringing advertising to WhatsApp, but emphasized that the ads are "built with privacy in mind." The ads are expected to Social The Hacker News