THE article discusses a WhatsApp account takeover scam that has emerged, typically initiated by compromised contacts asking victims to vote in online contests. Victims are tricked into clicking links that redirect to fraudulent sites mimicking WhatsApp's interface, leading them to unknowingly authorize new linked sessions controlled by attackers.
This abuse of WhatsApp's Linked Devices feature allows scammers to access messages, send messages as the victim, and gather personal information without traditional signs of compromise like password changes. To protect against such scams, users are advised to be cautious with unexpected requests, avoid clicking unfamiliar links, regularly check linked devices, and enable two-step verification.