Phishing

ADEX Uncovers WhatsApp Hijacking via Gaming Ads

August 12, 2026 1 min read 6 views
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Fraudsters used paid popunder traffic and a fake Free Fire promotion to trick users into linking attackers' devices to their WhatsApp accounts.

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