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Russian campaign targeting Romanian WhatsApp numbers

· Published 28/02/2025 14:30 · Modified 03/03/2025 15:59

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Published
28/02/2025 14:30
Modified
03/03/2025 15:59
Tags
2025-02-28 account takeover phishing romania russia social engineering whatsapp
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6 techniques (mitre), 1 others

Description

A campaign originating from has been identified, targeting Romanian users. The operation involves sending messages to victims, encouraging them to vote in a fake contest. When users click on the provided link, they are prompted to enter their number and an 8-character code, which grants the attackers access to the victim's account. The campaign uses multiple domains with Romanian-themed names, and evidence suggests previous targeting of English and Turkish-speaking users. The attackers exploit compromised accounts to spread the malicious messages further, potentially leading to account loss due to spamming. Users are advised against entering codes from suspicious websites to protect their accounts.

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