WhatsApp warns of a serious attack and asks to change passwords

Whatsapp has warned users of its application of thousands of websites that are disguised as the popular chat application in an attempt to steal login details.

Cyberthieves are trying a new tactic to gain access to WhatsApp accounts, a threat that all users should be aware of. The Meta-owned company says it has detected more than 39,000 websites trying to steal user details through fake login pages.

The fraud attempts are not limited to the WhatsApp application only, as the thieves also tried to obtain the details of the "Facebook", "Messenger" and "Instagram" accounts. New phishing attacks lure victims to websites that appear to be run by someone.

However, all of these sites are fake, and the content of the site is designed to persuade the victim to enter sensitive information, such as a password or email address. Meta is very concerned about this latest wave of data theft sites and has now filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop the cyberthieves.

In a message posted to her blog, Meta said, "Today (Friday), we filed a federal lawsuit in a California court to disable phishing attacks designed to trick people into luring people with their login credentials on fake login pages for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp." .

The company added, "Phishing is a significant threat to millions of Internet users. This lawsuit is another step in our ongoing efforts to protect people's safety and privacy, send a clear message to those who attempt to misuse our platform, and increase accountability for those who misuse the technology."

If you receive an email, text message or WhatsApp message asking you to log into any of your Meta accounts via a website, the advice is simple: don't enter any details unless you're 100% sure they are. received from an official source.

Meta says that all emails related to your account always come from these sites "fb.com", "facebook.com" or "Facebook Mail". com” (facebookmail.com). And you can always visit “Facebook. Com" or open the Facebook app to check for important messages from the company. If you receive a suspicious email or message claiming to be from Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, do not click on any links or attachments."

It's also a good idea not to respond to messages that ask for your password, social security number, or credit card information. And if you think you've mistakenly entered your username or password on a strange link, someone else might be able to sign into your account.

Facebook offers these tips if you think your account is in danger:

• If you are able to sign in to your account, learn how to secure your account by resetting your password and signing out of any devices you don't own.

• If you can't get into your account and your username or password doesn't work, learn how to recover your account.

• If you want to know if anything strange has happened to your account, learn how to review recent activity and check recent emails sent by Facebook.