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'By combining trusted platforms with legitimate tools, the threat actor reduces visibility and increases the likelihood of successful execution': Microsoft warns WhatsApp users to exercise extra caution — or pay the price

Hackers.

  • WhatsApp files deliver VBS malware that silently installs and gains full control
  • Hidden folders and renamed Windows tools let attackers blend into normal operations
  • Malware retrieves secondary scripts from trusted cloud services to avoid detection
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