[Stanley]

Researchers Warn of Self-Spreading WhatsApp Malware Named SORVEPOTEL

Brazilian users have emerged as the target of a new self-propagating malware dubbed SORVEPOTEL that spreads via the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
The campaign, codenamed Water Saci by Trend Micro, weaponizes the trust with the platform to extend its reach across Windows systems, adding the attack is "engineered for speed and propagation" rather than data theft or ransomware.
"SORVEPOTEL has

https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/resear...ading.html

[plops]

Haha damn dude, so people are opening zips from mass spammed messages? Seems like they need this leason to learn something.

[Charlie Sheen]

I've never understood why people used Whatsapp. It always seemed like a messaging app for scammers.

[Vectura]

That’s pretty concerning, self-spreading malware through WhatsApp can get out of hand fast. The focus on speed over data theft makes it even more dangerous. Just another reminder to never open random links, even from people you know.

[Aeowulf]

I've never understood why people used Whatsapp. It always seemed like a messaging app for scammers.

It is essentially text messaging in other countries. Used all around the world, just not as much in the US.

[oRequiem]

I've never understood why people used Whatsapp. It always seemed like a messaging app for scammers.

I never understood either.

[Hackers]

Is it just me, or are big companies fucking up majorly?

I feel like we're seeing more and more hacks like this. I have to wonder if Ai is causing companies to make more dev mistakes. Whether they use it to code, or to review, something seems off.

[Eran]

I've never understood why people used Whatsapp. It always seemed like a messaging app for scammers.

Pretty common for chatting here.

[DAL-SHA]

rather than data theft or ransomware ?? why then ?? just because they can ?? brazilian whatsapp community is something different , just like india , full of wonders like the rabbit hole in alice in wonderland 🤣🤣

[leste]

So the main goal isn't ransomware or data theft, but just spreading fast.

[B3A]

I've never understood why people used Whatsapp. It always seemed like a messaging app for scammers.

You will always use whatever method to contact someone when you're in need. Then get scammed🤣

[Jinu]

That’s crazy how fast these self-spreading attacks evolve. WhatsApp’s reach makes it perfect for this kind of propagation.

[JoshAllen]

Still shows how what is seen as the least clever way of spreading, still works.

[Lefty]

I think at this point just dont have whatsapp on your phone