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WhatsApp Vulnerability Fixed

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WhatsApp fixed a devastating vulnerability that allowed someone to remotely hack a phone by initiating a WhatsApp voice call. The recipient didn’t even have to answer the call.

The Israeli cyber-arms manufacturer NSO Group is believed to be behind the exploit, but of course there is no definitive proof.

If you use WhatsApp, update your app immediately.

Tags: attribution, exploits, patching, vulnerabilities, WhatsApp

Posted on May 15, 2019 at 2:22 PM38 Comments

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