WhatsApp Business accounts hacked in Malawi, users lose data
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawi24
Malawian WhatsApp Business users are reporting a wave of account hacks, losing access to their accounts and, in some cases, business data. Mathews Nthunzu Latwel says his account was blocked despite two-step verification; like other affected users, he is calling for an investigation by Meta and Malawi’s communications regulator MACRA, Malawi24 reports.
Users in Malawi are reporting a wave of WhatsApp Business account hacks, with some losing access to their accounts and business data, Malawi24 reports. Mathews Nthunzu Latwel, one of those affected, said he had lost access despite enabling two-step verification and linking an email address.
Latwel said he received a verification code early in the morning. Suspecting an attempt to break into his account, he ignored and deleted it. Affected users say they are having difficulty recovering their accounts and data.
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