1,400 Pegasus spyware infections detailed in WhatsApp’s lawsuit filingsThe Record·Nov 14, 20:41 UTC · Nov 14, 2024Malware30
Explained — What's Up With the WhatsApp 'Backdoor' Story?The Hacker News·Jan 21, 10:51 UTC · Jan 21, 2017Malware42
Italian spyware vendor creates Fake WhatsApp app, targeting 200 usersSecurity Affairs·Apr 2, 07:38 UTC · Apr 2, 2026Malware30
WhatsApp Backdoor allows Hackers to Intercept and Read Your Encrypted MessagesThe Hacker News·Jan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2017Malware42
NSO ruling is a victory for WhatsApp, but could have a small impact on spyware industryThe Record·Jan 10, 21:17 UTC · Jan 10, 2025Malware30
WhatsApp backdoor?What is wrong in the last claims?Security Affairs·Jan 14, 15:21 UTC · Jan 14, 2017Malware42
An unknown actor distributes malicious VBS scripts via WhatsAppKaspersky Securelist·Jun 22, 10:00 UTC · Jun 22, 2026Malware30
WhatsApp disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spywareSecurity Affairs·Feb 2, 14:04 UTC · Feb 2, 2025Malware30
Judge rules NSO Group is liable for spyware hacks targeting 1,400 WhatsApp user devicesThe Record·Dec 21, 00:46 UTC · Dec 21, 2024Malware42
NSO Group Exploited WhatsApp to Install Pegasus Spyware Even After Meta's LawsuitThe Hacker News·Nov 18, 10:20 UTC · Nov 18, 2024MalwareCVE-2019-356860
New WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Hackers Secretly Install Spyware On Your DevicesThe Hacker News·Nov 15, 00:00 UTC · Nov 15, 2019Malware in the wildCVE-2019-1193160
Hackers Used WhatsApp 0-Day Flaw to Secretly Install Spyware On PhonesThe Hacker News·May 15, 00:00 UTC · May 15, 2019MalwareCVE-2019-356835
U.S. Court rules against NSO Group in WhatsApp spyware LawsuitSecurity Affairs·Dec 23, 14:23 UTC · Dec 23, 2024MalwareCVE-2019-356860
NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing saysCyberScoop·Nov 15, 20:24 UTC · Nov 15, 2024Malware in the wild60
WhatsApp Pink malware spreads via group chat messagesSecurity Affairs·Apr 21, 22:06 UTC · Apr 21, 2021Malware55
WhatsApp flaw used to install spyware by simply calling the targetHelp Net Security·May 14, 00:00 UTC · May 14, 2019MalwareCVE-2019-356847
NSO Group damages in WhatsApp spyware case could be in the ‘tens of millions,’ experts predictThe Record·Apr 30, 18:24 UTC · Apr 30, 2025Malware42
Dozens of cryptographers call on Guardian to retract WhatsApp 'backdoor' articleCyberScoop·Jan 20, 18:48 UTC · Jan 20, 2017Malware in the wild60
Astaroth banking Trojan spreads in Brazil via WhatsApp wormSecurity Affairs·Jan 8, 19:00 UTC · Jan 8, 2026Malware30
Maverick: a new banking trojan abusing WhatsApp in a massive scale distributionKaspersky Securelist·Oct 15, 13:03 UTC · Oct 15, 2025Malware30
Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp UsersThe Hacker News·Oct 29, 21:16 UTC · Oct 29, 2019MalwareCVE-2019-356860
Agent’s claims on WhatsApp access spark security concernsSecurity Affairs·Apr 30, 16:39 UTC · Apr 30, 2026Malware42
WhatsApp rolls out Strict Account settings to strengthen protection for highSecurity Affairs·Jan 27, 20:07 UTC · Jan 27, 2026Malware30
NSO Group owes $168M in damages to WhatsApp over spyware infections, jury saysCyberScoop·May 7, 17:33 UTC · May 7, 2025Malware in the wild60
WhatsApp Introduces New Device Verification Feature to Prevent Account Takeover AttacksThe Hacker News·Apr 15, 00:00 UTC · Apr 15, 2023Malware30
WhatsApp announces features to prevent account takeoverHelp Net Security·Apr 14, 00:00 UTC · Apr 14, 2023Malware30
WhatsApp for Web in the sight of cybercriminalsKaspersky Securelist·Feb 2, 12:40 UTC · Feb 2, 2015Malware30
WhatsApp warns users of fake app used to distribute spywareThe Record·Apr 1, 23:55 UTC · Apr 1, 2026Malware30
WhatsApp Malware 'Maverick' Hijacks Browser Sessions to Target Brazil's Biggest BanksThe Hacker News·Nov 15, 00:00 UTC · Nov 15, 2025Malware42
Judge grants ruling in favor of WhatsApp against spyware firm NSO GroupCyberScoop·Dec 23, 19:07 UTC · Dec 23, 2024Malware in the wild60
Analysis of a spy module inside a WhatsApp modKaspersky Securelist·Nov 2, 10:00 UTC · Nov 2, 2023Malware30
Fake WhatsApp On Google Play Store Downloaded By Over 1 Million Android UsersThe Hacker News·Nov 4, 06:48 UTC · Nov 4, 2017Malware42
Researchers Warn of Self-Spreading WhatsApp Malware Named SORVEPOTELThe Hacker News·Nov 11, 18:16 UTC · Nov 11, 2025Malware42
NSO Group Fined $168M for Targeting 1,400 WhatsApp Users With Pegasus SpywareThe Hacker News·May 7, 06:22 UTC · May 7, 2025MalwareCVE-2019-356860
WhatsApp says it disrupted spyware campaign aimed at reporters, civil societyCyberScoop·Jan 31, 22:15 UTC · Jan 31, 2025Malware in the wild60
Tria stealer targets Android users for SMS exfiltration and financial gainKaspersky Securelist·Jan 30, 08:00 UTC · Jan 30, 2025Malware30
Malicious WhatsApp mod distributed through legitimate appsKaspersky Securelist·Oct 12, 08:00 UTC · Oct 12, 2022Malware30
WhatsApp-based wormable Android malware spotted on the Google Play StoreThe Hacker News·Apr 7, 10:36 UTC · Apr 7, 2021Malware55
WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spywareCyberScoop·Jan 27, 17:18 UTC · Jan 27, 2026Malware in the wild160