#WhatsAppSecurity

NSO Group Exploited WhatsApp to Install Pegasus Spyware Even After Meta’s Lawsuit

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November 18, 2024 at 02:03AM Legal documents reveal that NSO Group exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to install Pegasus spyware, even after facing lawsuits from Meta. New vectors, like “Erised,” were developed to bypass defenses. NSO controls the spyware deployment, contradicting claims of client operation responsibility, with Apple enhancing security features against such breaches. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

WhatsApp may expose the OS you use to run it – which could expose you to crooks

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October 16, 2024 at 12:34AM Security researchers from Zengo have identified a flaw in WhatsApp that exposes users’ operating systems and device information through unique message IDs. This vulnerability could enable attackers to target specific devices based on their OS. Meta has acknowledged the issue but has not responded further since it was reported. ### … Read more

WhatsApp’s ‘View Once’ could be ‘View Whenever’ due to a flaw

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September 9, 2024 at 06:20PM WhatsApp’s View Once privacy feature has been found to be flawed and easily bypassed, according to developers at Zengo. The feature, designed to allow messages to be viewed once and then disappear, does not work as intended, as the messages can still be manipulated and shared. The issue has been … Read more

Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says

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August 25, 2024 at 12:45PM Meta Platforms revealed that an Iranian hacking group, previously targeting US presidential campaigns, also attempted to hack WhatsApp accounts of Biden and Trump administrations’ staffers. The network impersonated tech support from major tech companies. The FBI confirmed Iranian interference in the US election. Meta detected hacking attempts in the Middle … Read more

$300,000 Offered for WhatsApp Exploit at Pwn2Own Ireland

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July 19, 2024 at 05:42AM The Pwn2Own hacking competition is relocating to Ireland, sponsored by Meta, offering substantial cash prizes for zero-click exploits targeting WhatsApp and various other technologies. The event in Cork, October 22-25, 2024, will award up to $1.5 million for certain exploits. Last year’s event saw participants earn over $1 million. Based … Read more

WhatsApp’s New Secret Code Feature Lets Users Protect Private Chats with Password

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December 1, 2023 at 05:48AM WhatsApp introduced a new Secret Code feature enhancing privacy by allowing custom passwords for sensitive chats. The feature complements the existing Chat Lock tool and adds a layer of security, especially for shared devices. This follows other privacy upgrades and debates over governmental use of secure messaging platforms. Takeaways from … Read more