Using WhatsApp on Your Computer Could Put Your Files at Risk

Posted on 7 February 2020

From cyware.com

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  • The desktop platform of WhatsApp has more than 1.5 billion monthly active users.
  • The flaw affected WhatsApp desktop versions prior to 0.3.9309 when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone versions prior to 2.20.10.

Researchers have reported a vulnerability in WhatsApp desktop client for iPhones which puts victim’s files—on their computers—at risk.

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