A WeChat zero-click attack method could enable a malicious actor to take over the victim’s account or even compromise the device without user interaction.
Recent revelations about a zero-click exploit targeting WhatsApp users underscore the growing threat of sophisticated spyware campaigns. This evolution in attack methodology presents a serious challenge for organizations and individuals who rely on encrypted messaging platforms for secure communication.
Citizen Lab reports that the new Pegasus spyware zero-click zero-day impacts the most recent version of iOS (16.6) and likely prior versions dating back to the iPhone 8. As with the prior Pegasus attack vector, victims only need to receive a iMessage to be compromised; they do not need to open the message or interact with it.
