CTM360 Exposes a Global WhatsApp Hijacking Campaign: HackOnChat
Summary
CTM360 has uncovered a global campaign, HackOnChat, that is hijacking WhatsApp accounts through deceptive authentication portals and social engineering tactics. This rapidly expanding threat poses a significant risk to users worldwide, as it exploits familiar web interfaces to compromise accounts.
Original Article Summary
CTM360 has identified a rapidly expanding WhatsApp account-hacking campaign targeting users worldwide via a network of deceptive authentication portals and impersonation pages. The campaign, internally dubbed HackOnChat, abuses WhatsApp’s familiar web interface, using social engineering tactics to trick users into compromising their accounts. Investigators identified thousands of malicious URLs
Impact
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Users should be cautious of suspicious links and authenticate directly through official WhatsApp channels. Regularly updating security settings and enabling two-factor authentication is recommended.