"Could you vote for Eliska?": The new WhatsApp scam that uses a young dancer to steal accounts
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported56m ago
A new WhatsApp phishing scam is currently circulating in Spain, utilizing a fraudulent request to vote for a young girl named Eliska in a supposed dancing contest. The malicious message is designed to appear as though it originates from a trusted contact, such as a friend or family member, thereby exploiting personal relationships to lower victims' defenses.
Once a user clicks on the link provided in the message, cybercriminals are able to hijack and steal access to the victim's WhatsApp account. This method leverages social engineering to propagate further through the compromised user's contact list, expanding the reach of the campaign without raising immediate suspicion.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the geographic spread of the alert targeting users in Spain.
El Mundo (Madrid, Spain) (ES)Emphasizes how cybercriminals exploit trust between family and friends.
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