WhatsApp users need to upgrade after report of spyware attack
According to the FT, a vulnerability allowed attackers to inject spyware into phones by ringing up targets
Jerusalem — Facebook’s WhatsApp urged users to upgrade to the latest version of its popular messaging app following a report that users could be vulnerable to having malicious spyware installed on phones without their knowledge. WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging tools, is used by 1.5-billion people monthly and has touted its high level of security and privacy, with messages on its platform being encrypted end to end. “WhatsApp encourages people to upgrade to the latest version of our app, as well as keep their mobile operating system up to date, to protect against potential targeted exploits designed to compromise information stored on mobile devices,” a spokesperson said.
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