WhatsApp users are being tricked by fraudsters into downloading a fake version of WhatsApp which infects Android devices with malware. The “secret” messages sent to peoples inboxes claim you have…

Whatsapp adds end-to-end encryption

Instant messaging service Whatsapp has announced it will encrypt all its users’ communications from Tuesday. With end-to-end encryption, messages are scrambled as they leave the sender’s device and can only…

WhatsApp Phishing Campaign Unleashes Malware Storm

The attachment contains a compressed (.zip) file, which houses a malware executable. Tara Seals A malware attack targeted specifically at businesses and consumers who might use WhatsApp has been found…

Encryption row intensifies

The call for encryption backdoors has, as predicted, intensified. Dave Lee North America technology reporter So, there have been a few important developments since I published my story looking at…