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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

DARK SECRETS: Whatsapp issues urgent update over spoofing hack risk - The Real Truth

WhatsApp says a 'spoofing issue' in the messaging platform puts users at risk - (iStock)

WhatsApp has issued an urgent update after discovering a vulnerability that could allow hackers to gain remote access to a user’s device through a shared image or file.

The security flaw involves a “spoofing issue” that allows cyber criminals to execute an attack through an attachment, according to an alert issued by WhatsApp’s parent company Meta.

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