WhatsApp Malware ‘Maverick’ Hijacks Browser Sessions to Target Brazilian Banks

Security researchers warn about ‘Maverick’, a new WhatsApp-based malware that compromises browser sessions to steal sensitive data from users of Brazil’s largest financial institutions. The malware uses sophisticated techniques to bypass mobile app security, infiltrate banking platforms, and harvest credentials in real-time. The report offers expert advice on defense measures, breakdowns of the malware’s propagation method, and a broader analysis of growing cybersecurity threats in Latin America.