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WhatsApp Will Take Legal Action Against Automated or Bulk Messaging
2019-12-13 14:55

Messaging platform WhatsApp this week announced plans to take legal action against individuals and companies that abuse the platform for bulk messaging. read more

EU to Relaunch Push to Regulate WhatsApp, Skype on Privacy
2019-12-03 15:47

The EU will relaunch its deadlocked effort to more closely regulate internet phone and message services such as WhatsApp, Skype and Messenger, a top bloc official said on Tuesday. read more

Many Apps Impacted by GIF Processing Flaw Patched Recently in WhatsApp
2019-11-26 08:26

Trend Micro security researchers have discovered thousands of Android applications impacted by the GIF processing vulnerability that was patched recently in WhatsApp. read more

Update WhatsApp now: MP4 video bug exposes your messages
2019-11-20 12:33

A now-patched-hole could have allowed remote code execution that could have exposed files and messages. Update your WhatsApp now.

WhatsApp Remote Code Execution Triggered by Videos
2019-11-18 21:11

The flaw can be trivially exploited.

WhatsApp RCE flaw can be exploited by sending malicious MP4 files
2019-11-18 14:20

Facebook has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-11931) affecting various versions of its popular WhatsApp Messenger app and is urging users to update as soon as possible. About the patched...

WhatsApp Vulnerability Allows Code Execution Via Malicious MP4 File
2019-11-18 13:28

A security vulnerability in WhatsApp that was made public last week could be abused to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected devices. read more

Pemex hit by ransomware, US Postal Service gets a copycat and new WhatsApp bugs
2019-11-18 07:01

Plus, 1Password gets a boatload of cash It's time for another Register security roundup of the week's smaller stories you may have missed.…

New WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Hackers Secretly Install Spyware On Your Devices
2019-11-16 12:18

The recent controversies surrounding the WhatsApp hacking haven't yet settled, and the world's most popular messaging platform could be in the choppy waters once again. The Hacker News has learned...

New WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Hackers Spy On Users Just by Sending MP4 Video
2019-11-16 02:14

The recent controversies surrounding the WhatsApp hacking haven't yet settled, and the world's most popular messaging platform is in choppy waters once again. The Hacker News has learned that...