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Published Date: June 22, 2026
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WhatsApp phishing attack uses fake business docs to hack PCs

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access.

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An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access. [...]

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