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Threat Intel

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Bolster Phone Number Privacy

WhatsApp's new optional username feature allows users to connect without sharing their phone number, significantly enhancing personal data privacy and security.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 29, 2026
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Threat Intel

US Targets Russian-Linked UNC5792, UNC4221 Hackers of Messaging Apps

US State Dept. offers $10M for info on Russian-linked UNC5792 & UNC4221 groups targeting WhatsApp, Signal users. Learn about nation-state threats.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 29, 2026
Analyzing WhatsApp Usernames: A Shift in User Identity and Data Privacy
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Analyzing WhatsApp Usernames: A Shift in User Identity and Data Privacy

WhatsApp introduces usernames to enhance user privacy, decoupling identity from phone numbers. This article analyzes the feature's impact on OSINT and data privacy.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 29, 2026
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Threat Intel

WhatsApp Phishing Campaign Deploys VBScript to Compromise PCs

Attackers target WhatsApp users with malicious ZIP files disguised as business documents to deliver VBScript-based remote access malware.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 23, 2026
WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Installs ManageEngine RMM — Technical Guide
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Threat Intel

WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Installs ManageEngine RMM — Technical Guide

Attackers are targeting WhatsApp Desktop users with malicious VBScripts to install ManageEngine RMM, enabling unauthorized remote access and control.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jun 23, 2026
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Threat Intel

NSO Group Phishing Operations Persist Against WhatsApp Users

NSO Group continues to target WhatsApp users with phishing attacks in violation of court orders. Learn how to detect NSO Group phishing attacks today.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jun 11, 2026

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NSO Group's WhatsApp Phishing Blocked: Meta Files Contempt Order
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Threat Intel

NSO Group's WhatsApp Phishing Blocked: Meta Files Contempt Order

Meta detected and blocked new spear-phishing attacks by NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users, leading to a federal court contempt order filing.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 8, 2026
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Threat Intel

WhatsApp Alleges NSO Group Violation of Anti-Hacking Injunction

WhatsApp files a federal contempt order against NSO Group, alleging continued platform exploitation for spyware delivery despite a court-ordered ban.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 8, 2026
WhatsApp Metadata Leak: Exposure Risks and Mitigation Strategies
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Threat Intel

WhatsApp Metadata Leak: Exposure Risks and Mitigation Strategies

WhatsApp's metadata leakage allows strangers to infer limited user information without interaction, potentially aiding targeted social engineering or other malicious…

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Apr 20, 2026
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Malware

AgingFly Malware: Credential Theft Operations Against Ukraine

Analysis of AgingFly malware, a new threat observed actively targeting Ukrainian government and hospital entities to steal credentials from Chromium browsers and…

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Apr 16, 2026
WhatsApp VBS Malware Bypasses UAC to Hijack Windows Systems
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Malware

WhatsApp VBS Malware Bypasses UAC to Hijack Windows Systems

Microsoft warns of a new campaign distributing VBS malware via WhatsApp, exploiting UAC bypass to establish persistence and remote access on Windows systems, starting…

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Apr 1, 2026
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Threat Intel

Russian Intelligence Phishing Targets Signal and WhatsApp Users

The FBI warns of sophisticated phishing campaigns by Russian intelligence targeting Signal and WhatsApp users to harvest credentials and bypass encryption.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 21, 2026
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Vulnerabilities

WhatsApp View Once Bypass via Modified Clients - Meta Won't Patch

A new WhatsApp View Once bypass allows recipients to persist media via modified clients. Meta declines patching, citing client-side enforcement limits.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 18, 2026
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Identity & Access

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens

WhatsApp rolls out new parent-managed accounts, enabling guardians to control contact lists and group access for pre-teen users, enhancing digital safety.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Mar 11, 2026
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Threat Intel

Meta Anti-Scam Tools: Facial Recognition and WhatsApp Protection

Meta implements facial recognition and enhanced messaging warnings to combat celeb-bait ads and account takeovers across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 11, 2026