Cybersecurity articles tagged #WhatsApp on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-introduces-usernames-to-bolster-phone-number-privacyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-introduces-usernames-to-bolster-phone-number-privacyWhatsApp's new optional username feature allows users to connect without sharing their phone number, significantly enhancing personal data privacy and security.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:07:29 GMTWhatsAppPrivacyUsernamesData ProtectionIdentity Managementhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/us-targets-russian-linked-unc5792-unc4221-hackers-of-messaging-appshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/us-targets-russian-linked-unc5792-unc4221-hackers-of-messaging-appsUS State Dept. offers $10M for info on Russian-linked UNC5792 & UNC4221 groups targeting WhatsApp, Signal users. Learn about nation-state threats.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:06:46 GMTUNC5792UNC4221RussiaState SponsoredWhatsAppSignalTargetinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/analyzing-whatsapp-usernames-a-shift-in-user-identity-and-data-privacyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/analyzing-whatsapp-usernames-a-shift-in-user-identity-and-data-privacyWhatsApp introduces usernames to enhance user privacy, decoupling identity from phone numbers. This article analyzes the feature's impact on OSINT and data privacy.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:06:04 GMTWhatsAppUsernamesPrivacyOSINTIdentityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-phishing-campaign-deploys-vbscript-to-compromise-pcshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-phishing-campaign-deploys-vbscript-to-compromise-pcsAttackers target WhatsApp users with malicious ZIP files disguised as business documents to deliver VBScript-based remote access malware.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:27:07 GMTWhatsAppVBScriptAsyncRATSocial EngineeringWindows Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-vbscript-campaign-installs-manageengine-rmm-technical-guidehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-vbscript-campaign-installs-manageengine-rmm-technical-guideAttackers are targeting WhatsApp Desktop users with malicious VBScripts to install ManageEngine RMM, enabling unauthorized remote access and control.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:18:25 GMTWhatsAppVBScriptManageEngineRMMRemote AccessSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-phishing-operations-persist-against-whatsapp-usershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-phishing-operations-persist-against-whatsapp-usersNSO Group continues to target WhatsApp users with phishing attacks in violation of court orders. Learn how to detect NSO Group phishing attacks today.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:43:01 GMTNSO GroupWhatsAppPegasusPhishingSpywarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-s-whatsapp-phishing-blocked-meta-files-contempt-orderhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-s-whatsapp-phishing-blocked-meta-files-contempt-orderMeta detected and blocked new spear-phishing attacks by NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users, leading to a federal court contempt order filing.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:34 GMTNSO GroupWhatsAppPhishingSpear PhishingSpyware VendorMetahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-alleges-nso-group-violation-of-anti-hacking-injunctionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-alleges-nso-group-violation-of-anti-hacking-injunctionWhatsApp files a federal contempt order against NSO Group, alleging continued platform exploitation for spyware delivery despite a court-ordered ban.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:36:58 GMTNSO GroupPegasusWhatsAppSpywareMetahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-metadata-leak-exposure-risks-and-mitigation-strategieshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-metadata-leak-exposure-risks-and-mitigation-strategiesWhatsApp's metadata leakage allows strangers to infer limited user information without interaction, potentially aiding targeted social engineering or other malicious…Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:34:38 GMTWhatsAppMetadata LeakPrivacySocial EngineeringInformation Disclosurehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/agingfly-malware-credential-theft-operations-against-ukrainehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/agingfly-malware-credential-theft-operations-against-ukraineAnalysis of AgingFly malware, a new threat observed actively targeting Ukrainian government and hospital entities to steal credentials from Chromium browsers and…Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:47:01 GMTAgingFlyMalwareUkraineCredential TheftChromiumWhatsAppGovernmentHospitalshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-vbs-malware-bypasses-uac-to-hijack-windows-systemshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-vbs-malware-bypasses-uac-to-hijack-windows-systemsMicrosoft warns of a new campaign distributing VBS malware via WhatsApp, exploiting UAC bypass to establish persistence and remote access on Windows systems, starting…Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:50 GMTWhatsAppVBScriptUAC BypassWindowsMalwarePersistenceRemote Accesshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/russian-intelligence-phishing-targets-signal-and-whatsapp-usershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/russian-intelligence-phishing-targets-signal-and-whatsapp-usersThe FBI warns of sophisticated phishing campaigns by Russian intelligence targeting Signal and WhatsApp users to harvest credentials and bypass encryption.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:33:28 GMTSignalWhatsAppPhishingRussian IntelligenceAPTSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-view-once-bypass-via-modified-clients-meta-won-t-patchhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-view-once-bypass-via-modified-clients-meta-won-t-patchA new WhatsApp View Once bypass allows recipients to persist media via modified clients. Meta declines patching, citing client-side enforcement limits.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:24:28 GMTWhatsAppView Once BypassPrivacyMetaMobile Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-pre-teenshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-pre-teensWhatsApp rolls out new parent-managed accounts, enabling guardians to control contact lists and group access for pre-teen users, enhancing digital safety.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:13:28 GMTWhatsAppParental ControlsChild SafetyPrivacyAccount Managementhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-anti-scam-tools-facial-recognition-and-whatsapp-protectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-anti-scam-tools-facial-recognition-and-whatsapp-protectionMeta implements facial recognition and enhanced messaging warnings to combat celeb-bait ads and account takeovers across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:29:45 GMTMetaWhatsAppScam ProtectionFacial RecognitionSocial Engineering