Spyware Alert: WhatsApp and Signal Users Beware of RAT Attacks!
CISA warns that cyber villains are using commercial spyware and RATs to target WhatsApp and Signal users. These digital scoundrels are phishing, impersonating apps, and even exploiting bugs to infiltrate your messaging apps. Stay vigilant, because these threat actors have more tricks up their sleeves than a magician at a kids’ party!
Hot Take:
Looks like the only thing more popular than WhatsApp and Signal among users are the cybercriminals who want to crash their party. If only they could use their powers for good—or at least learn to text like the rest of us instead of sending malware-laden selfies!
Key Points:
- CISA warns of cyber threats using commercial spyware and RATs targeting WhatsApp and Signal users.
- Attacks use phishing, malicious QR codes, zero-click exploits, and app impersonation.
- High-value targets include government officials and civil society members across the U.S., Middle East, and Europe.
- Recent campaigns involve attackers leveraging linked-device features and exploiting platform vulnerabilities.
- CISA provides guidelines on mitigating these threats and protecting messaging apps.
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