WhatsApp confirms no users were impacted by new vulnerability
5 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp confirms no users were impacted by new vulnerability

Live Mint  

The India Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a vulnerability note for WhatsApp users. The outcome of the vulnerability is similar to that of the recent Pegasus exploit, which allowed hackers to infiltrate and gain control over a user’s phone by simply placing a missed call. WhatsApp for Android prior to 2.19.274 WhatsApp for iOS prior 2.19.100 WhatsApp Enterprise Client prior to 2.25.3 WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to 2.18.368 WhatsApp Business for Android prior to 2.19.104 WhatsApp Business for iOS prior 2.19.100 That means if you are on any of these versions of WhatsApp, you should update to newer versions of the app. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 3.6 Crore Indians visited in a single day choosing us as India's undisputed platform for General Election Results.

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From UPI limits to WhatsApp support, key rule changes effective from January 1, 2025
1 week, 1 day ago

From UPI limits to WhatsApp support, key rule changes effective from January 1, 2025

India TV News  

With the start of the New Year 2025, several significant changes have been implemented by TRAI on digital payments, WhatsApp and Amazon Prime. While the Reserve Bank of India has introduced a user-friendly update for UPI payments, WhatsApp and Amazon Prime users will be facing new limitations. For smartphone users, the daily transaction cap remains at Rs 1 lakh, while …

WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31
2 weeks, 3 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31

India TV News  

WhatsApp boasts over two billion users worldwide and continually rolls out updates to enhance security and improve user experience. This primarily affects devices running older versions of Android, such as Android KitKat—first released in 2013—and even earlier operating systems. Older operating systems often lack the necessary capabilities for these advanced features and can also present security vulnerabilities. Samsung: Galaxy S3, …

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List
1 month ago

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it will discontinue support for certain older iPhone models starting May 5, 2025. iPhones unable to upgrade beyond iOS 12.5.7, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, will lose access to the messaging platform. These older devices, released nearly a decade ago, cannot support the advanced technologies required …

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list
1 month ago

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to discontinue support for older iPhone models from May 2025, signalling a major shift for users of devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. This move will affect devices that are unable to update beyond iOS 12.5.7, the last software version available for these older iPhones. Users on these models …

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained

ABP News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, made a bold statement during a Delhi High Court hearing asserting its stance against potential breaches of encryption. The discussion unfolded within the context of WhatsApp's challenge against the amended IT rules, a legal move prompted by concerns over privacy infringement. At the heart of WhatsApp's objection lay the contention …

SafeChat- Fake Android Chat App used by hackers to target WhatsApp users in India
1 year, 5 months ago

SafeChat- Fake Android Chat App used by hackers to target WhatsApp users in India

India TV News  

Hackers are exploiting WhatsApp users in South Asia, particularly in India, by using a fake Android chat app named 'SafeChat' to steal data through malicious payloads delivered via WhatsApp chat. The app's deceptive user interface tricks users into believing its authenticity while extracting crucial information before users realize it is a fake app. Image Source : PIXABAYWhatsApp Cyfirma reported that …

WhatsApp says it banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in January
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp says it banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in January

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in the month of January, the microblogging platform said in its user safety monthly report released today. WhatsApp said the report contains details of actions taken by it in response to grievances received from users in India through the official grievance mechanism. The social media giant said that it took action on accounts through …

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: WhatsApp's latest version, which is requesting additional access to files on one's phone, besides the regular photos and media, has city users wary of the Android 2.23.2.8 update. WhatsApp's privacy policy, under its 'How we use your information' and 'Safety, Security, And Integrity' sections, reads, "Safety, security, and integrity are an integral part of our services. We use information …

WhatsApp for iOS update rolls out ‘Search by Date Feature’
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp for iOS update rolls out ‘Search by Date Feature’

Live Mint  

WhatsApp, a Meta owned instant messaging platform, has received a stable update for iPhone users. The new update lets users drop and drag images, videos and more media from other apps in the Meta owned app and share it with other users on WhatsApp in chat messages. The instant messaging platform WhatsApp and voice-over-IP platform have introduced the latest update …

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here
2 years ago

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has ended support for old smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG and others from January 1, 2023. As mentioned above, the list includes devices from different smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG and Huawei. Here’s the full list of phones that no longer support WhatsApp - Apple iPhone 5 - Apple iPhone 5c - Archos …

WhatsApp gets warning from Indian government, here is what happened
2 years ago

WhatsApp gets warning from Indian government, here is what happened

India Today  

WhatsApp gets into trouble on the last day of 2022 and the Union minister of state for Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar had to school the platform on Twitter. Quoting WhatsApp’s tweet, Chandrasekhar wrote, “Dear @WhatsApp - Rqst that u pls fix the India map error asap.” “All platforms that do business in India and/or want to continue to do …

After facing global outage, WhatsApp services online again
2 years, 2 months ago

After facing global outage, WhatsApp services online again

Hindustan Times  

Down for couple of hours worldwide, WhatsApp has now started functioning normally. Global outage According to Reuters, users in Asia, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Europe reported issues while sending and receiving texts and videos on WhatsApp. At around 0750 GMT, outage reporting site Downdetector showed over 68,000 users had reported problems with the app in the United Kingdom. …

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team on Tuesday released notes for multiple security bugs in WhatsApp which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected versions of the software. Attackers could exploit these security bugs to execute remote code during an established video call, or send a maliciously crafted video file to targeted systems. CERT-In in …

WhatsApp Reveals Critical Bug In Older Version; Here's Why You Need To Update Your App Now
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Reveals Critical Bug In Older Version; Here's Why You Need To Update Your App Now

News 18  

Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug that could affect older installations on various devices that have not been updated with latest software versions. “An integer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, iOS prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for iOS prior to v2.22.16.12 could result in remote code execution in an established video …

Update WhatsApp to save yourself from a new malware: Everything you must know
2 years, 3 months ago

Update WhatsApp to save yourself from a new malware: Everything you must know

India TV News  

CERT-In, the Indian cyber agency has announced a warning to WhatsApp users for multiple bugs. These bugs could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. In an advisory, CERT-In, under the IT Ministry, described two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Meta-owned WhatsApp in both Android and iOS versions. "A remote attacker could exploit …

Beware of Fake WhatsApp Version, Always Download From Trusted App Stores: WhatsApp Head
2 years, 5 months ago

Beware of Fake WhatsApp Version, Always Download From Trusted App Stores: WhatsApp Head

News 18  

WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging apps in the market, used by billions across the globe. Cathcart shared a list of issues with the modified/fake WhatsApp version that may not look suspicious but can have a big impact on your smartphone. A thread:— Will Cathcart July 11, 2022 In this thread, Cathcart talks about a hidden malware found within …

WhatsApp boss warns users: Don’t download this app
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp boss warns users: Don’t download this app

Live Mint  

Issuing a stern warning to users, WhatsApp has asked them to beware of the fake versions of the messaging app. The instant messaging app's CEO, Will Cathcart has urged users on Twitter to not use the modified version of WhatsApp as they could end up in big trouble by doing so. People are advised to download the official version of …

Over 19 Lakh Bad Accounts Were Banned In May By WhatsApp India: Here's Why
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 19 Lakh Bad Accounts Were Banned In May By WhatsApp India: Here's Why

News 18  

WhatsApp on Friday said that it banned over 19 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of May in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021. In April, WhatsApp received 844 grievance reports within the country, and the accounts “actioned” were 123. “This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp, …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app with billions of daily active users from across the globe. And WhatsApp is making it clear that any phone running these Android, iOS or KaiOS versions will not be able to use the messaging app from March 31 onwards, which is just a few days away. WhatsApp Will Not Work On These Phones …

WhatsApp reportedly planning to notify users about security code changes, here is what it means
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp reportedly planning to notify users about security code changes, here is what it means

India Today  

WhatsApp is rolling out the multi-device capability for Android and iOS users but due to this a lot of users are being told that their security codes have changed. Wabetainfo, which tracks all the WhatsApp-related updates, noted in a tweet that the messaging app is planning to send notifications about security code changes when the user re-registers the account on …

WhatsApp banned over 20 lakh accounts in India in a month, reveals first intermediary guidelines report
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp banned over 20 lakh accounts in India in a month, reveals first intermediary guidelines report

India Today  

WhatsApp on Thursday published its first intermediary guidelines report in compliance with the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. The Facebook-owned messaging app revealed that it banned over 29 lakh accounts between May 15 - June 15, 2021. As per the first intermediary guidelines report, the messaging app received 70 requests for account support and 204 ban appeals, of which the …

WhatsApp users, functioning of app won’t be impacted by new digital rules: Ravi Shankar Prasad
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp users, functioning of app won’t be impacted by new digital rules: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Live Mint  

WhatsApp recently sued the Indian government for its new digital rules which the instant messaging application claimed will interfere with the end-to-end encryption provided by the company to the users. The Ministry of Electronics and IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad also stated that “none of the measures proposed by India will impact the normal functioning of WhatsApp in any manner …

WhatsApp says India's new IT rules that ask for message tracing will end privacy for users
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp says India's new IT rules that ask for message tracing will end privacy for users

India Today  

WhatsApp and the Government of India are again face-to-face on the topic of traceability that first came to light in 2019. WhatsApp filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in New Delhi against the Centre, where the lawsuit says that the new rules violate privacy rights since it requires the platform to break end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp employs end-to-end encryption, and the …

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report

Al Jazeera  

The case asks the Delhi High Court to declare one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights, Reuters reported. WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force on Wednesday that experts say would compel the California-based Facebook unit to break privacy protections, sources said. The case, described …

EXCLUSIVE: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC that govt infringing on privacy of every Indian by forcing new IT laws
3 years, 7 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC that govt infringing on privacy of every Indian by forcing new IT laws

India Today  

It will be an understatement to say that WhatsApp is unhappy about certain IT rules that come into effect in India today. In its petition, WhatsApp says that the “IT Rules would force us to break end-to-end encryption on our messaging service and infringe upon the fundamental right to privacy and free speech of hundreds of millions of citizens using …

WhatsApp extends the deadline to accept new terms of service to June 19 in some countries
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp extends the deadline to accept new terms of service to June 19 in some countries

India Today  

WhatsApp has extended the deadline of its privacy policy for some countries to June 19, 2021. WhatsApp had previously kept February 8 as the deadline for users all over the world to accept the new terms of service, which got extended to May 15 after severe backlash and criticism. Earlier this month, Germany’s lead data protection regulator had called WhatsApp’s …

WhatsApp and its dubious claims
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp and its dubious claims

The Hindu  

The learned senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Arvind Datar submitted to the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp’s contentious new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. If a public policy of privacy is there in India, does it apply to WhatsApp policy?” This question acquires relevance due to the dominant market status of WhatsApp-Facebook-Instagram. In its affidavit to …

WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s competition watchdog said Friday it was told by WhatsApp that the chat app won’t apply a controversial privacy update following an investigation, but the announcement was contradicted by the Facebook-owned app, which said it still plans to roll out the update for Turkish users. Turkey’s Competition Board, meanwhile, had launched an investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp …

Germany will not let WhatsApp roll out its new privacy policy, should India follow suit?
3 years, 7 months ago

Germany will not let WhatsApp roll out its new privacy policy, should India follow suit?

India Today  

Tough road ahead for WhatsApp as Germany has barred Facebook from processing personal data from WhatsApp users. The country’s lead data protection regulator has also called WhatsApp’s new terms of service “illegal”. The Facebook-owned messaging app is set to roll out its new privacy policy and terms of service on May 15. WhatsApp’s privacy policy has caused massive confusion among …

WhatsApp Addresses Vulnerable Bugs After CERT-in Warns Users That Their Data Is at Risk
3 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Addresses Vulnerable Bugs After CERT-in Warns Users That Their Data Is at Risk

News 18  

WhatsApp on Monday said that it has addressed two bugs that existed on its outdated software and that it had no reason to believe that “these vulnerabilities were ever abused”. The official statement came in the wake of a recent advisory issued by the CERT-In, India’s cybersecurity agency, which cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities in the app that could …

CERT-In warns against 'multiple vulnerabilities' in WhatsApp that could allow a remote hacker to access data
3 years, 8 months ago

CERT-In warns against 'multiple vulnerabilities' in WhatsApp that could allow a remote hacker to access data

Firstpost  

The Indian cyber security agency CERT-In has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. A “high” severity rating advisory issued by the CERT-In, or the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, said the vulnerability has been detected in software that has “WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android …

Indian Cyber Agency CERT-In Issues Advisory to WhatsApp Users Over App's Vulnerable Nature
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Cyber Agency CERT-In Issues Advisory to WhatsApp Users Over App's Vulnerable Nature

News 18  

India’s cyber security agency CERT-In has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. It said that the vulnerability has been detected in software that has “WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.32.” The CERT-In …

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp
3 years, 8 months ago

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp

The Hindu  

Country's cyber security agency CERT-In has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system," the advisory issued on Saturday said. Describing …

'Multiple Vulnerabilities In WhatsApp': India's Nodal Cybersecurity Agency Alerts About Risk Of Sensitive Data Leak
3 years, 8 months ago

'Multiple Vulnerabilities In WhatsApp': India's Nodal Cybersecurity Agency Alerts About Risk Of Sensitive Data Leak

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's nodal cybersecurity agency CERT-In has alerted WhatsApp users by informing about certain vulnerabilities in the widely used messaging app that can potentially lead to a breach of sensitive information. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system," the advisory …

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp
3 years, 8 months ago

Cyber agency cautions users against certain weaknesses detected in WhatsApp

India TV News  

Country's cyber security agency has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system," the advisory said. Describing the risk in detail, …

New security flaws in WhatsApp can let cyberattackers gain illegal access to users' data
3 years, 8 months ago

New security flaws in WhatsApp can let cyberattackers gain illegal access to users' data

India Today  

Yet another vulnerability has been found in WhatsApp that can allow attackers to access the sensitive information of users. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system. As per a report published in Traced, WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites and apps were …

CCI Takes On Tech Behemoths: WhatsApp Policy Update And Antitrust Concerns
3 years, 8 months ago

CCI Takes On Tech Behemoths: WhatsApp Policy Update And Antitrust Concerns

Live Law  

Ever since WhatsApp notified its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy 2021 on 4 January 2021, it raised eyebrows throughout the world, the most notable being Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweet encouraging users to switch to Signal. Placing reliance on Harshita Chawla v. WhatsApp Inc. 2020 SCC OnLine CCI 32, WhatsApp submitted that its 2021 update's implementation was postponed to …

WhatsApp's Update Policy To Appear As In-App Banner: All Your Questions Answered About New Terms
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp's Update Policy To Appear As In-App Banner: All Your Questions Answered About New Terms

News 18  

WhatsApp?s much controversial update to its privacy policy and Terms of Service is now appearing as an in-app banner to inform users about the update. WhatsApp, in a newly-published blog post, says that it has “reflected” on how it could have conveyed its privacy policy better to its users, which apparently includes projecting it more clearly to its users. In …

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Problems for the Facebook-owned app started earlier this month when it announced an update to its terms of service and privacy policy, according …

WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said on Thursday,presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook Inc-owned messenger. In India, many users have began installing rival apps like Signal and Telegram, pushing WhatsApp to begin a costly advertising campaign to calm customers. "It virtually gives a 360-degree profile …

WhatsApp battles privacy concerns in India – its biggest market
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp battles privacy concerns in India – its biggest market

Al Jazeera  

Though WhatsApp has yet to see mass uninstalls of its app in India, users concerned about privacy are increasingly downloading rival apps. Though WhatsApp has yet to see mass uninstalls of its app in India, users concerned about privacy are increasingly downloading rival apps such as Signal and Telegram, research firms say, propelling them higher on the download charts and …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iPhones and Android Phones In 2021
4 years ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iPhones and Android Phones In 2021

News 18  

With the year 2020 coming to a close, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is also said to end support on some old Android and iOS smartphones. It is being said that the Facebook-owned messaging app will stop working on smartphones that are not running on at least iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems. WhatsApp’s support page recommends users to use …

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android devices from January 1, here is the list
4 years ago

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android devices from January 1, here is the list

India Today  

Come 2021, WhatsApp will end support for some iPhones and Android devices. Now do not fret already, the messaging app will stop working on older iPhones and Android devices and not the new phones. If reports are to be trusted, WhatsApp will not function on devices that are not running iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems. WhatsApp had partnered …

Cybercriminals can attack iOS WhatsApp users via Apple's Siri, CERT-In says
4 years, 1 month ago

Cybercriminals can attack iOS WhatsApp users via Apple's Siri, CERT-In says

The Hindu  

Cybercriminals can exploit WhatsApp users through Apple's voice command feature Siri due to glitches in the app. Multiple vulnerabilities in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions or execute arbitrary code on the user's system, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team said in a statement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by …

WhatsApp for iOS found to have new vulnerabilities as reported by CERT-In
4 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp for iOS found to have new vulnerabilities as reported by CERT-In

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS which could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions or execute arbitrary code on the target system. One vulnerability was found in the Screen Lock feature in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS due to improper authorisation of input, CERT-In …

WhatsApp Messenger Will Stop Working on These Android and iOS Phones From 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Messenger Will Stop Working on These Android and iOS Phones From 2021

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging service in India. However, amid those updates few users with outdated smartphones often lose access to the popular messaging app as their phones stop supporting WhatsApp due to outdated software and at times, outdated hardware. Due to this problem, some people every year lose access to WhatsApp as the app demands certain software …

WhatsApp 'Crash Code' Messages Can Make You Lose ALL Your Chats: Update App Now
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp 'Crash Code' Messages Can Make You Lose ALL Your Chats: Update App Now

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world today, with over 2 billion users at the moment. It is being spread by forwards, and by simply receiving the code on your phone, your WhatsApp app will crash. According to reports, the app will crash even upon receiving certain vCards, and the only resolution to this situation is to …

WhatApp reveals security bugs that endangered the accounts of its two billion users
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatApp reveals security bugs that endangered the accounts of its two billion users

The Hindu  

WhatsApp disclosed six security vulnerabilities that could have made the accounts of its two billion users around the world, prone to hacks. The messaging, calling and data sharing platform identified four security bugs in WhatsApp for Android, two in WhatsApp desktop versions and two in its iPhone clients. It also found a security bypass issue in WhatsApp desktop versions that …

WhatsApp launches website to let users know about security flaws on the app
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp launches website to let users know about security flaws on the app

India Today  

WhatsApp has launched a dedicated security advisory website that would inform users about the bugs and vulnerabilities on the messaging app. WhatsApp has updated the website with all the latest bugs that were discovered on the app and it also has an archive section that would let users access the previous bugs that were fixed by the messaging app. Some …

WhatsApp Not Working? Popular Chat App Facing Irregular Outages Globally, Says Report
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp Not Working? Popular Chat App Facing Irregular Outages Globally, Says Report

News 18  

WhatsApp messages not going through can be an incredibly frustrating affair, and according to reports, WhatsApp users around the world may have faced irregular and inconsistent outages from the popular chat application, all through yesterday, August 20. Any downtime for WhatsApp becomes a much discussed matter across social media, given the app’s sheer popularity across the world. WhatsApp’s latest outage …

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