Cum este preluat un cont de WhatsApp: Atacatorii își construiesc mai întâi o relație de încredere cu victimele • Știri Brașov Biz Brasov

Romanians increasingly fall victim to WhatsApp fraud, where attackers build trust before gaining access to accounts or money. The National Cyber Security Directorate reports that account compromises are common, with scammers posing as bank employees to solicit sensitive information. They often convince victims to install remote access apps, leading to significant financial losses. A prevalent tactic involves obtaining verification codes to hijack WhatsApp accounts, allowing criminals to solicit money from the victim's contacts. Experts advise against sharing verification codes and recommend verifying requests through direct calls. Enabling two-step verification is also suggested for added security.