Whatsapp Vulnerability

WhatsApp claims it informed authorities about vulnerability in May 2019; govt sources say advisory full of 'technical jargon'

WhatsApp claims it informed the Government of India about hacking in May 2019, however, government sources claim it was 'pure technical jargon' and didn't mention Pegasus spyware

WhatsApp hackers targeted top government officials of many US-allied countries

WhatsApp sued Israeli hacking tool developer NSO Group for spying on at least 1,400 users.

WhatsApp sues Israeli surveillance firm for spying on over 1,400 users via the app

WhatsApp said that 100 civil society members had been targeted, called it 'an unmistakable pattern of abuse.'

WhatsApp detected with a bug that let hackers steal your information using GIFs

WhatsApp has already fixed this issue in the update v2.19.244; make sure to update to the version.

WhatsApp was affected by a bug that allowed hackers to access private chats

iOS users are advised by experts not to visit any unauthorised website to avoid this WhatsApp bug.

WhatsApp vulnerability allowed hackers to manipulate messages, sender identity

The vulnerability allowed hackers to change the content of the message in the quoted text.

WhatsApp is reportedly vulnerable to a flaw that could allow hackers to edit messages

Security researchers were able to intercept and manipulate the identity of senders and text.

WhatsApp to take legal action against entities forwarding bulk messages

The violation of WhatsApp involves engaging in sending automated or bulk messages, or non-personal use of the platform.

WhatsApp tells govt officials that it acted quickly to curb impact of spyware: Report

MeitY official had sought WhatsApp's clarification on the spyware that allowed perpetrators to snoop on users.

WhatsApp security breach: NSO Group says will investigate misuse of its spyware

WhatsApp told human rights groups it believed the spyware used was developed by NSO.