WhatsApp

We discovered a new wave of attacks on WhatsApp users in which attackers steal victims’ accounts using fake voting pages and social engineering on social networks.

The Kaspersky for Android app can now detect malicious links in notifications from any app.

Deepfake videos, fraudulent Instagram and Facebook accounts, private WhatsApp chats: how Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platforms have become a primary tool for investment scammers.

Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.

We dive into the mechanics of the controversial nude-scanning app that has mysteriously materialized on a billion phones.

Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.

Scammers posing as buyers snatch one-time codes during online product demos.

We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.

In response to EU regulations, WhatsApp will soon offer interoperability with other messengers. Do we need it? And is it secure?

Our researchers discovered spyware-infected WhatsApp modifications distributed through Telegram channels and websites with WhatsApp mods.

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

How to secure chats on your phone, and why encryption alone is not enough

We explain why it’s best not to use desktop versions of messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and the like.

Another modification of WhatsApp has turned out to be malicious. We explain what’s happened and how to stay protected.

One version of popular WhatsApp mod FMWhatsApp uses an infected advertising module that downloads Trojans to smartphones.

We explain why secret chats in Telegram are a must, and how to configure security and privacy.

FinSpy is spyware for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux that is sold legally. What it can do and how to defend yourself.

Dave and Jeff discuss a number of issues ranging from backdooring encrypted chats to POS malware and more.