WhatsApp expands payment features amid rising zero-click attack threats

WhatsApp is preparing to expand its integrated payment system to several new markets, including various European countries. Recent beta versions for iOS reveal a redesigned interface for managing credit and debit cards, allowing users to pay contacts directly and store shipping addresses. This expansion could position the platform as a competitor to existing instant transfer services like Bizum.

Simultaneously, the Spanish Guardia Civil has reported an increase in sophisticated zero-click attacks targeting WhatsApp accounts in Spain. These attacks are particularly concerning as they do not require the victim to click on any links or perform any specific action to be compromised.