Targets:

Private accounts, victim's friends
CC
Ad credit
Shopping accounts


Weaknesses:

Weak password
Password recovery


No matter the claim, you should never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even friends or family. Sharing codes can cause you to lose your account. [1]


Defenses:

Internet security awareness
Internet Security Awareness Training

Threats:

Phishing
Social engineering


References

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