HackOnChat: WhatsApp Hacking Fraud Explained
CTM360 has identified a rapidly expanding WhatsApp account hacking campaign, internally called HackOnChat. This campaign uses a network of deceptive authentication portals and phishing pages to target users around the world. Attackers exploit WhatsApp’s familiar web interface and employ social engineering tactics to trick users into compromising their accounts. CTM360’s research revealed thousands of malicious URLs hosted on low-cost domains and generated quickly by modern website building platforms, allowing attackers to deploy new pages at scale. A notable increase in incidents has been observed in recent weeks, especially in the Middle East and Asia. ...