WhatsApp accounts hijacked through fake polls
📡 Spiegel · 1 min read ·
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Scammers are taking over WhatsApp accounts using fake voting requests. The fraudsters send a poll that appears harmless, but clicking it gives them access to the victim's account. This method is dangerous because it looks like a normal message from a friend. Users should never click on unexpected poll links and should enable two-step verification to protect their accounts.