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 ...
Khaberni

Without a code or password.. Warning about an ordinary message ending with WhatsApp hacking

A cybersecurity company has warned of a new phishing scam targeting WhatsApp users, beginning with a message that appears ordinary from a trusted contact, but may end ...
The Conversation

Web’s inventor says news media bargaining code could break the internet. He’s right — but there’s a fix

Tama Leaver receives funding from Australian Research Council (ARC); he is currently a Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. The inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim ...
The Independent

Man gets QR code tattoo linking to YouTube video of his favourite team, before Twitter users get footage removed for copyright infringement

After River Plate secured their 5-3 two-legged Copa Libertadores Finals win last year, one fan decided to give himself a permanent if unconventional reminder of the famous victory over arch rivals ...