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CERT-In Warns WhatsApp Web and Desktop Users of Malware Attack, Urges Caution While Opening Files
CERT-In has warned WhatsApp Web and Desktop users about malware attacks. Attackers can gain remote access to devices by sending VBScript files from compromised accounts.
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“CERT-In Warns WhatsApp Web and Desktop Users of Malware Attack, Urges Caution While Opening Files”
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29 Jun 2026
According to Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), there is a large malware attack affecting WhatsApp Web and Desktop users. This attack will enable the criminals to gain control of devices and can create a serious problem.
It is recommended by CERT-In that WhatsApp Web and Desktop users should exercise caution when opening any file received by them, no matter whether it is received from a known person such as a colleague, family member, or friend.
They explain that the hackers make use of compromised WhatsApp account to send harmful Visual Basic Script (VB-Script) files to known persons of the user.
