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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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A recent WhatsApp phishing attack is using fake business documents to compromise users' PCs. The attackers are sending deceptive messages to WhatsApp users, which contain VBScript files.
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