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post Apr 23 2025, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(PowerGadget @ Apr 23 2025, 12:20 PM)
Thanks for your detailed breakdown.

I can confirmed from the OTP sent to her phone is on telegram.

But after a day, there are two more verification code sent to her telegram. But those two I not sure is verify for what services as it just written down verification code.

She lost her WhatsApp account during we were sleeping. Because last online was about 1.30am and she found out the WhatsApp has been logged out at about 5.30am when wake up.
I never know for such feature like sandbox from Samsung. Really good to know, thanks for your sharing.

Do you know any feature that can enhance security on iPhone ecosystem?
She gave out OTP at 4.30am Tuesday and hacker gain control of her account for about 48 hours. But she only lost her WhatsApp today 3am.

I did see she received verification code twice on telegram. But not sure the verification code is for what
Is it possible they hack through call?

Because usually I just pick up any calls as we’re working and sometime new client would call up for potential deal.
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Uhmmm what is ur wife doing at 4.30AM ?
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post Apr 23 2025, 02:54 PM

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Btw im confused now is yours or ur wife whatsapp got hacked?

And also wtf are u so concerned how they hacked it? It should be OTP or SMS. I dont recall whatsapp will do calling like Gmail/Google.
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post Apr 23 2025, 03:19 PM

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How scammers gain access and hack your WhatsApp account

1. Social Engineering - WhatsApp number hack
2. WhatsApp Forward Call
3. WhatsApp Web hacking
4. WhatsApp Spyware
5. WhatsApp Dark Web attacks


Real story: ‘I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack’

Faustin received a mysterious call over WhatsApp from a number he did not recognize. He searched for the number online and found the dialing code was from Sweden. When the unknown number called again, Faustin answered, and they hung up. Whenever he called back, no one answered. He realized something was wrong when he discovered that some of his phone files were missing.
How to know if your WhatsApp has been hacked

Several signs indicate someone has hacked your WhatsApp. Be cautious if you notice:

1. Unfamiliar devices logged in to your account. Here's how to see all the devices remotely accessing your account: open WhatsApp on your phone, click on the three dots on the top right, and select Linked Devices. You can then log out of any suspicious devices by tapping on them.

2. Strange and suspicious activity. Be wary of strange and suspicious activity, such as receiving unsolicited verification codes, strange messages from unknown contacts, or being told by one of your contacts that they received messages you didn't send. Other signs of suspicious activity include strange noises when making calls, calls from unknown numbers, and so on.

3. Poor phone performance. If you notice your phone is slower, crashes, freezes or your battery drains much faster than usual, this could mean that hidden applications are running in the background.

You can check which apps are running through Background App Refresh by going to Settings, selecting General, and clicking on Background App Refresh. From there, you can switch off any suspicious apps.
How to make your WhatsApp more secure:

1. Enable 2FA. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a must for WhatsApp. To enable it, open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone or Android device. Navigate to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification, and tap Enable.

2. Watch out for scams and phishing attempts. Be cautious about voice calls, messages, links, or files received on WhatsApp, especially if they come from unknown sources. Only interact with them after making sure they are ok.

3. Add Bitdefender Scamio to your WhatsApp list. This tool can help you detect potential scams by analyzing requests, situations, links, texts, or images you receive in your chat. Scamio uses advanced AI technology to determine whether the content is safe.

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armati
post Apr 27 2025, 12:54 AM

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RM0 Akun WhatsApp Anda sedang didaftarkan di perangkat baru

Jangan bagikan kode dengan siapa pun
Kode WhatsApp Anda:Xxx

Suddnly got request when i am sleeping
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post Apr 27 2025, 01:24 AM

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My aunt got similar case like WhatsApp got hacked.

My aunt order thing, saw advertisement from FB.
Then seller ask to download some sort of apps.
Then bank got hacked in then scammer use WhatsApp to send to each contact.

Received message :
Are you free now?
...
My online banking got problem now.
Transfer to my account.
I pay back later
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Gave account number is actually her bank actually got hacked already.
Scammer gain access the WhatsApp.
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Imagine you communicate with others scammer reading your conversation.

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armati
post Apr 27 2025, 01:35 AM

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+1(330)400-3418 received call from this number when i sleep lucky did t answer
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post Apr 27 2025, 02:37 AM

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happened to a colleague of mine.

apparently he got a call and was ask to click a message etc.

but according to him there was nothing in the message. suspect it could be a link which text is the same color as the back ground. anyway he said he did not click anything,

next thing you know all the contact got a message saying he is in trouble ask to transfer money to an account. i nearly did because it sounded urgent and the amount was not big.

anyway according to my friend it all originated from india
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post Apr 27 2025, 10:59 AM

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Your story got flaws. First your Whatsapp, then your wife's. If your story I can give it some weight, but if your wife's, then sorry, cannot be trusted. People lie, maybe not intentionally, but they just don't know what is important to tell in the story. See post 19 above https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=111536085
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post Apr 30 2025, 01:33 AM


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Someone in my taman WhatsApp group also kena.

He say he click on the link then his Whatsapp kena hacked which resulted in him posting a fishing link below to the group.

Said it's the same link but dunno true or not, maybe mistaken. Bcos the link is just fishing for TG OTP. I dunno how his Whatsapp kena hacked. Dun wan to offer any more details. Maybe something embarrassing.

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post Apr 30 2025, 09:12 AM

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my social circle got 2 kena already within a week


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post Apr 30 2025, 10:48 AM

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Ya 2 family members n some friends kena lately
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QUOTE(touristking @ Apr 23 2025, 11:41 AM)
This is what I am most afraid of, knowingly or unknowingly got something installed that cause security problem.

iPhone are supposed to be very secure but I think their main security relies on control of what apps you can install onto your phone.

Among Android, Samsung is probably the most secure but they work different via Secure Folder. I using Samsung primarily because of this feature. It is basically a sandbox with both hardware and software protection. Being a sandbox, it is "cut" off from other part of the unfortunately infected phone.

So good idea to find any other Android phone with such feature.
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eh. u use secure folder as sandbox?

I keep all my sensitive stuff inside the folder.
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post Apr 30 2025, 02:05 PM

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many kena via the MyKasih link

bewarned

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post May 4 2025, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(netflix2019 @ Apr 30 2025, 06:37 AM)
eh. u use secure folder as sandbox?

I keep all my sensitive stuff inside the folder.
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I put all banking apps inside the sandbox Secure Folder.

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post May 7 2025, 06:23 PM

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Kelantan deputy MB asks public to be careful after his WhatsApp account ...
1 day ago KOTA BARU: Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan has asked the public to be vigilant after his WhatsApp account was hacked by unknown individuals.

Scammers hack Kelantan MB's WhatsApp
Feb 20, 2025 The WhatsApp account of Kelantan Menteri Besar Nassuruddin Daud has been hacked by scammers attempting to solicit money. This was confirmed by the Kelantan State Government Information Secretariat ...
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post May 26 2025, 09:28 PM

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Akaun WhatsApp Menteri Dalam Negeri Saifuddin Nasution digodam


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Kuala Lumpur: Akaun WhatsApp milik Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution digodam pihak tidak bertanggungjawab hari ini.

Pejabat Menteri Dalam Negeri dalam kenyataan memaklumkan perkara serius ini sudah dilaporkan kepada pihak berkuasa untuk tindakan yang selanjutnya.

"Sehubungan itu, kami ingin mengingatkan orang ramai supaya tidak terpedaya dengan panggilan ataupun mesej yang mengakui diri dan menyamar sebagai Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution, terutamanya jika ada perkara yang membabitkan kewangan atau janji temu untuk berjumpa.

"Kami amat kesal dengan tindakan penggodam yang tidak bertanggungjawab ini dan berharap supaya masyarakat tidak mudah terpedaya dengan penipuan sebegini," katanya.

Kenyataan itu turut mengingatkan orang ramai supaya lebih peka dengan sindiket penipuan melalui pelbagai aplikasi media sosial dan turut melaporkan tindakan penggodam kepada pihak berkuasa.


https://www.hmetro.com.my/utama/2025/05/122...asution-digodam
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QUOTE(JLA @ May 26 2025, 09:28 PM)
Akaun WhatsApp Menteri Dalam Negeri Saifuddin Nasution digodam
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Kuala Lumpur: Akaun WhatsApp milik Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution digodam pihak tidak bertanggungjawab hari ini.

Pejabat Menteri Dalam Negeri dalam kenyataan memaklumkan perkara serius ini sudah dilaporkan kepada pihak berkuasa untuk tindakan yang selanjutnya.

"Sehubungan itu, kami ingin mengingatkan orang ramai supaya tidak terpedaya dengan panggilan ataupun mesej yang mengakui diri dan menyamar sebagai Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution, terutamanya jika ada perkara yang membabitkan kewangan atau janji temu untuk berjumpa.

"Kami amat kesal dengan tindakan penggodam yang tidak bertanggungjawab ini dan berharap supaya masyarakat tidak mudah terpedaya dengan penipuan sebegini," katanya.

Kenyataan itu turut mengingatkan orang ramai supaya lebih peka dengan sindiket penipuan melalui pelbagai aplikasi media sosial dan turut melaporkan tindakan penggodam kepada pihak berkuasa.
https://www.hmetro.com.my/utama/2025/05/122...asution-digodam
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so his real phone number leaked? If that's the case that's serious security breach, inb4 it's just spoofing.
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post May 26 2025, 11:26 PM

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Try to stay away from all those e-wallet nonsense. Even now the gomen is pushing e-wallets and sending out all the "bantuan" (more like bribing) which can only receive through signing up for their e-wallets.



 

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