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WhatsApp Discloses 6 Bugs That Allows Attackers to Execute Code Remotely
WhatsApp disclosed 6 security bugs through their dedicated security advisory site that allows attackers to execute remote code. WhatsApp is a messaging app used by more than two billion users around the world. All the vulnerabilities are disclosed in dedicated security advisory site aimed to provide more transparent details about vulnerabilities for users and security […]
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WhatsApp Bug Leaked Personal Phone Numbers in Google Search Results
Recently, a security researcher has warned about a security threat posed by the WhatsApp messenger known as ‘Click to Chat’ this function allows Google to index the phone numbers of users, and all the indexed numbers can be easily found by anyone on the search engine. The security researcher, who reported about the “Click to […]
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“Instant bank fraud” warning spread on WhatsApp is a hoax
No, we don’t know why people start hoaxes like this. You can do your bit by not forwarding them, not even “just in case”. This post appeared first on Naked…
WhatsApp “Martinelli” hoax is back, warning about “Dance of the Pope”
Two old WhatsApp hoaxes are back, with a grain-of-truth story in the middle to add a veneer of believability. Don’t spread this stuff! This post appeared first on Naked Security…
Report calls for web pre-screening to end UK’s child abuse ‘explosion’
The IICSA report cited “unprecedented levels of depravity” and said that encryption is getting in the way of current screening. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos…
Switch to Signal for encrypted messaging, EC tells staff
Formerly preferred diplomatic app WhatsApp apparently isn’t up to snuff. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
Google stops indexing WhatsApp chats; other search engines still at it
Private chat invites aren’t meant to be unfindable, Facebook says, though a snippet of code eventually shielded them from Google indexing. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Facebook encrypted messaging will ‘create hiding places for child abuse’
Child safety groups penned an open letter to Facebook, urging a delay on encrypted messaging until sufficient safeguards are in place. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Update now – WhatsApp flaw gave attackers access to local files
The flaw affecting WhatsApp’s desktop client when it’s paired with the iPhone app allowed attackers access to local file systems. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos…