Phishing
El Nacional Warns of Fake Calls Asking for WhatsApp Codes
On June 12, 2023, El Nacional issued a warning stating that it does not call users to request WhatsApp activation codes, in response to phishing attempts aimed at stealing accounts.
Overview
Missing evidence
confirmed actorExact date of the first call
Impact details
A media outlet was impersonated to request WhatsApp verification codes; no system breach has been confirmed.
phone numbersWhatsAppVerification code phishing
Classification & severity
- Category
- Fraud
- Subtype
- Phishing
- Confidence
- High
Severity assessment
Medium- Functional impact
- None
- Information impact
- Credentials
- Affected scope
- Organization-wide
- Critical service
- None
- Public confidence
- Limited
Documented attempt at identity theft or phishing; no service disruption has been confirmed.
Confidentiality
Timeline
Compromise
El Nacional Warns of Scam Calls Asking for WhatsApp Codes