WhatsApp

The user received suspicious WhatsApp messages related to Instagram codes, prompting them to change their password and check login logs. The log review revealed multiple unauthorized logins across varying time periods—including 4 days ago, last year, and yesterday—from unknown devices and distant locations.

A user reported receiving targeted spam on WhatsApp from international numbers, which included false accusations of insulting the Prophet Muhammad and promotional material. The poster also received automated SMS and email verification codes (OTPs) from platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, suggesting a bot-driven phishing campaign.

New Mexico's attorney general, Raúl Torrez, is working with state lawmakers to draft two new bills aimed at bolstering consumer protections and child safety online. This effort builds on a landmark court case where a jury found Meta misled users about platform safety, leading to the company being fined nearly $1bn.

The security overview highlighted multiple emerging threats, including Apple utilizing iPhone alerts for spyware targets and new Android malware enabling real-time use of bank cards. Lawsuits were filed by parents against Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap over youth safety issues, while Patch Tuesday addressed 421 flaws, including zero-days. The report also cautioned users about scams targeting online accounts and fake shops.

Meta is rolling out Scam Alert, an optional beta feature for WhatsApp that uses an on-device machine-learning model to flag likely scam messages from users who are not in a contact's list. The alert examines incoming messages for patterns associated with fraud but only displays a warning banner rather than blocking communication. Users are also advised to enable two-step verification and regularly review their linked devices for account security.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional feature called 'Scam Alert.' This function uses a local machine learning model to provide warnings and alert users when they are being targeted by scammers.

Mark Zuckerberg presented an 'AI-for-all' vision in a long blog post, which coincided with Meta launching its open-weight model, Muse Glimmer. To support this push, Meta plans to create a $1 billion fund for communities hosting AI data centers. However, the article notes that Meta must overcome user reluctance regarding AI adoption while relying on its existing platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and accumulated data.

Someone is impersonating the poster's dad and his business on WhatsApp using his full name and profile picture. The situation came to light when an uncle sent a screenshot of the fraudulent profile to the dad. Furthermore, during a call, the alleged person was asked if they were indeed him and denied it, confirming the impersonation.

A man's father in Turkey received calls and WhatsApp messages from various international numbers demanding a car, house, or large sum of liras under the threat of violence using photos of guns. A man whom the father has not seen for ten years subsequently appeared and acted as an anonymous mediator to negotiate down the demands. The poster suspects the entire incident is a volume extortion scam.

Researchers at security firm Zenity discovered over a dozen vulnerabilities in AI browsers, enabling unauthorized actions such as using OpenAI’s Atlas to make an Amazon purchase. The flaws could also be exploited to spam WhatsApp contacts.

A WhatsApp scam is circulating where users receive urgent messages claiming Cash on Delivery (COD) orders will only be delivered if paid within 3 hours via a PhonePe QR code. The messages lack order IDs, sender details, and product information, and the real courier notification from XpressBees never requested advance payment.

MasterCraft has integrated CarPlay and Android Auto into its pontoon boats, offering navigation, music, and apps like WhatsApp. This update provides a solution for users seeking on-water navigation with access to smartphone features.

An elderly individual is being targeted by romance scammers impersonating Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Jesus on Facebook and WhatsApp. The scammer has received money from the victim and continues to communicate via new WhatsApp accounts, despite the victim's refusal to surrender their phone.

A sister used AI-generated images and fake social media profiles to scam a man through a dating site, extracting money under false pretenses such as medical bills and travel expenses. The victim, who has evidence including audio recordings and bank statements, reported her to police in two countries. The sister has denied the accusations and is now allegedly attempting to scam her own family.

A WhatsApp scam tricks users into clicking fake voting links to steal account access via the 'Linked devices' feature. The scam leverages trust in known contacts by asking victims to support a friend or relative in an online contest, redirecting them to a phishing page that mimics WhatsApp's authentication process.

Several WhatsApp users reported their accounts being 'put under review' without prior warning from the Meta group's messaging app. The issue was noted around 8 p.m. IST when users began experiencing disruptions.

A user reports their girlfriend received an unexpected Instagram password reset via WhatsApp, coinciding with them opening their chat. The user also mentions a prior TikTok account issue involving mixed messages and a suspicious link leading to a CAPTCHA page, raising concerns about compromised devices or accounts.

A user received a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from their credit card's fraud team. The caller asked for transaction details and attempted to transfer the user to a retailer via WhatsApp, prompting the user to hang up and freeze their card. The user is concerned about potential security risks despite not sharing sensitive information like card numbers or PINs.

The article discusses recurring Discord spam experiences, including fake 'artists' seeking commissions, mobile game promotion scams, and a suspicious user named 'Aileen' from Hong Kong. The user shares concerns about the scammer's use of stolen LinkedIn and TikTok images, inconsistent professional claims, and attempts to build a relationship before potentially requesting money.

A multi-stage 'pig butchering' scam began with real stock recommendations and transitioned to a fake crypto trading site (eliice.com/vip). Scammers used WhatsApp groups to build trust, engineered fake losses, and pressured victims to deposit more funds before draining their assets.

A user reports mobile data issues and incorrect location tracking on websites and TikTok after adding a suspicious WhatsApp contact, raising concerns about potential hacking or scammer involvement. The user attributes the problems to either a scammer or recent network maintenance by their provider (Voxi) in the area.

A UK user received a voicemail from an unknown mobile number requesting to be added on WhatsApp without providing any identification or context. The user suspects it is a scam, citing similar online reports of random numbers urging conversations to shift to WhatsApp.

A contact received a WhatsApp message from the user's account that they did not send, which was a video sticker reply to a message from two months ago. The user is concerned about potential account hacking or a scam.

The user received a WhatsApp message from a clothing brand 'Rashyam' about an order they never placed, despite not signing up for the website or providing personal details beyond a pin code. Rashyam explained they contact customers via WhatsApp after items are added to their cart. The user is concerned about unauthorized data access and potential legal action.

A WhatsApp group named 'EARNING THROUGH ONLINE' promoted paid Google reviews in exchange for money, with admins deleting messages and using invite links to expand membership. The author warns that such practices violate Google's policies and mislead customers.

A UK-based job listing titled 'Paid to pack items and send back job' on jobs.supervidailygifts.com is suspected to be a scam. The job was referred by the user's mother's friend but raised skepticism due to similar scam descriptions found online. Automated responses via WhatsApp and Telegram were observed after applying, with different numbers linked to age ranges.

Deutsche Bahn, Germany's rail operator, has reportedly returned to profit for the first time in years, driven by rising demand. A court is set to rule on the forwarding of private WhatsApp messages, as reported by DW.

Cuba has eased restrictions on private vendors and imports to address a humanitarian crisis, including allowing the resale of medicines and foreign goods, loosening oil extraction rules, and removing 46 prohibitions on private industry. The reforms follow a U.S. oil blockade that worsened shortages of energy, medicine, and food.

Cuba is loosening control of its private sector to address a humanitarian crisis, easing restrictions on imports, allowing foreign oil extraction, and removing 46 prohibitions. The reforms, approved by parliament, follow an oil blockade by the Trump administration, which has exacerbated shortages, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stating the country cannot continue its current course.

Meta Platforms reported a 14% year-over-year decline in second-quarter profit to $15.85 billion due to $2.4 billion in legal expenses and $1.18 billion in severance costs from layoffs. Revenue rose 28% to $60.8 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, but shares fell 4.2% in after-hours trading.

Meta Platforms reported a 14% decline in Q2 profit to $15.85 billion due to legal expenses and severance costs from recent layoffs, despite a 28% revenue increase to $60.8 billion. The company's shares fell 4.2% in after-hours trading, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted AI's role in driving future growth. Total expenses rose 55% year-over-year to $42.03 billion, including $2.4 billion in legal charges and $1.18 billion in severance.

Hong Kong police reported 150 WhatsApp account hijackings in two weeks, resulting in HK$26 million in losses, including a HK$10 million scam where fraudsters used AI to impersonate a victim's father. Authorities warned against trusting voice messages due to AI voice imitation tactics.

A user received a scam call from a New Zealand number posing as Amazon, prompting them to share a verification code. After taking security measures like changing their password and enabling two-step verification, they noticed discrepancies in SMS/WhatsApp messages and questioned the scam's methodology.

A user received a WhatsApp message from a Hong Kong number about a car for sale in Mexico. The sender, claiming to work in New York and move to Mexico soon, asked legitimate questions about the car and Mexican taxes but recently sent suspicious messages implying a possible romance scam.

The article discusses money-making schemes promoted via Facebook and WhatsApp, where users are directed to group chats with mentors to perform tasks with low commissions. Participants must invest money to continue, raising concerns about potential scams.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced the arrest of a digital marketing professional accused of spreading anti-state content online in exchange for Indian funding. The suspect allegedly used bot farms to promote sectarian violence and anti-army narratives, with WhatsApp chats and transactions linking him to Indian operators. The government claims irrefutable evidence of ties between the arrested individual and the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which it accuses of harming the Kashmir cause.

YSRCP leader Sajjala urges cadres to mobilize youth for a July 28 protest against DSC irregularities. The campaign includes organizing meetings in universities, hostels, and colleges, along with social media and WhatsApp outreach to demand the resignation of HRD Minister Lokesh.

A user applied to a remote 'OF chatter' job listed on OLX with high pay and no experience required. The process involved WhatsApp interactions with bots, a 100-text test, and a video call 'interview' from a Philippines number, which the user finds suspicious due to lack of email communication and other red flags.

A user received a 5-euro Bizum transfer labeled with a single period and a suspicious message from a WhatsApp contact named 'momo', claiming a transfer error. The transfer date appears to be in the future, and the contact used temporary messages, leading the user to suspect a scam.

A federal judge dismissed claims against Meta from WhatsApp users alleging the company lied about message encryption, citing insufficient evidence from unnamed whistleblowers. Plaintiffs were given until August 13 to amend their complaint, which accuses Meta of accessing private WhatsApp communications through internal processes.