Warning: WhatsApp worm targets Brazilian crypto wallets, bank accounts

CointelegraphThursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:05:50 AM
Warning: WhatsApp worm targets Brazilian crypto wallets, bank accounts
  • A WhatsApp worm has emerged in Brazil, distributing a banking trojan that targets crypto wallets and financial logins, raising alarms about cybersecurity in the cryptocurrency sector.
  • This development highlights the vulnerabilities within digital financial systems, particularly as more users engage with cryptocurrencies, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
  • The incident underscores the need for robust security measures in Brazil's evolving cryptocurrency landscape, where initiatives like Bitcoin's use as a treasury asset and the introduction of decentralized exchanges are gaining traction.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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