It is known that The WhatsApp It is one of the most popular apps in the world and, therefore, it is not surprising that it is also a favorite target of cybercriminals. Hackers have been trying to hack user devices for a long time and now a risk has been identified a poster That gives them access to your smartphone. Here we tell you to be alert and protected.
The Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In) has reported several vulnerabilities that expose the personal and confidential information of its users The WhatsApp s WhatsApp for business On a number of versions of both Android and iOS.
According to the statement of the specialists, those affected are users who have phones with versions of the app before v2.21.4.18 in Male in appearance, Already v2.21.32 in iOS. This vulnerability was caused by a configuration issue in the cache and the limits not being checked in the audio decoding. This could, according to the CERT-In report, allow hackers to arbitrarily execute code or access sensitive information.
The root of this insecurity is found in the app’s lock screen tool and can be used to communicate via WhatsApp by giving voice commands to Apple’s voice assistant, Siri. As well as that, Post free use It allows cyber criminals to attack a user by sending a moving sticker during a video call.
Then, What is recommended to do for protection? The Cybersecurity Agency of India indicates that it is best to update to the latest version of WhatsApp to avoid issues caused by these vulnerabilities.
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