Ghost Pairing : How attackers gain access to your WhatsApp account – InfoCons Consumer Protection in Cybersecurity
A social engineering attack that tricks the user into connecting an attacker’s device without even realizing it.
How does the cyberattack start?
You receive a seemingly harmless message:
“I found a photo of you” or “Is this you in this video?”
Curiosity does the rest.
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Step 2
The link leads to a fake page that looks legitimate (Facebook/Meta)
You are asked for:
- your phone number
- the verification code
Step 3
The entered code = ✔️ you approve the connection of a new device
The attacker gains access to your account and you… receive no warning at all
The scary part of this cyberattack
- You are not logged out
- The attack can last for months
- Your messages are read in real time
Everything seems “normal”
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3 simple measures to protect ourselves from cyberattacks
- Check “Linked Devices”
- Do not enter codes on suspicious websites
- Enable Two-Step Verification
Modern attacks don’t hack systems. They trick people.
Be alert. Be informed.
Signed : Women4Cyber ROMANIA