Indian Cyber Agency Flags WhatsApp ‘Hijack’ Threat
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 21, 2025, 14:19 IST | Updated: Dec 21, 2025, 14:19 IST
India’s cybersecurity authority, CERT-In, has warned of a dangerous WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing. The flaw in the device-linking feature allows hackers to take complete control of user accounts, accessing messages, images, and videos on WhatsApp Web without passwords or SIM authentication. CERT-In issued an advisory highlighting the exploit and urging caution.
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