CertIn warns against malware campaign for WhatsApp web — ‘Do not open attachments you were not expecting’

WhatsApp web and desktop users are being targeted by a large-scale malware distribution campaign, national cybersecurity watchdog CertIn said, warning that it could give criminals unauthorised access and compromise devices.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CertIn) has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come from a friend, colleague or family member — “Do not open attachments you were not expecting.”