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The whatsapp security tag on WindowsForum.com covers threats where Windows endpoints are used to compromise WhatsApp accounts, particularly the Boss Scam. This scam, flagged by India's Ministry of Home Affairs, starts with a malicious ZIP file disguised as a financial document. Once opened on a Windows PC, it can hijack WhatsApp Web sessions, allowing attackers to send fraudulent payment instructions to finance teams. The tag emphasizes that protecting against such attacks requires treating them as endpoint-execution and payment-authorization issues, not just phishing. Discussions focus on practical steps for Windows administrators, including securing endpoints, verifying payment requests, and raising awareness about this evolving threat.
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    WhatsApp Boss Scam Steals WhatsApp Web Sessions for Payment Fraud — Megathread

    India’s Ministry of Home Affairs is warning finance teams that a Windows infection can now turn a senior executive’s genuine WhatsApp account into the delivery channel for a fraudulent payment order. The campaign, described by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre as the “Boss Scam,” starts...
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