WhatsApp Hijacking Epidemic

How to Protect Your Account from Scammers

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A new and highly sophisticated scam has emerged on whatsapp, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft, financial fraud, and even blackmail. This threat, described by cybersecurity experts as the most advanced WhatsApp scam ever detected, exploits basic human trust and the platform's security features to hijack accounts with chilling efficiency.

What makes this scam particularly dangerous is its simplicity-it doesn't require any malware or phishing links. Instead, it relies on an innocent-looking message, often from a trusted contact whose account has already been compromised. The message typically reads: "How are you? I accidentally sent you a 6-digit code via SMS. Please send it back to me." If you fall for this and send the code, the scammer immediately takes over your WhatsApp account, locking you out. From there, they can use your account to message your contacts, ask for money, or even sell the hijacked account on the dark web for further exploitation.