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211 WhatsApp user warning - hackers are hijacking accounts without any need to crack the authentication, so be on your guard

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TechRadar · 12/21/2025 17:15 EDT

WhatsApp user warning - hackers are hijacking accounts without any need to crack the authentication, so be on your guard

WhatsApp GhostPairing attacks let hackers hijack accounts using device-linking, exposing messages and media while bypassing authentication completely.

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