WhatsApp users all over the world are facing a serious security threat due to an advanced spyware attack. As per the reports, it has been indicated that a dangerous cyber espionage campaign has targeted users in at least 24 countries, with seven confirmed cases in Italy alone.
The shocking part? Hackers can infiltrate devices without requiring users to click any link.
A spyware linked to Israeli surveillance firm Paragon Solutions has been used to hack WhatsApp accounts of journalists, activists, and civil society members.
The attack uses a “zero-click” hacking technique, meaning that the victim’s device can be compromised without any action from their side. This type of hacking is considered highly dangerous as it bypasses traditional security measures.
Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has confirmed the hacking attempts. The company detected the spyware targeting WhatsApp users and immediately alerted Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency.
Among the known victims of this attack are:
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office has condemned the hacking attack and assured that the National Cybersecurity Agency is investigating the case. However, the government denied any involvement in the incident and, due to confidentiality reasons, refused to reveal the full list of victims.
What should WhatsApp users do to save their data?
With zero-click hacking becoming a major threat, WhatsApp users must stay alert to safeguard their devices from unauthorized surveillance.
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