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 WhatsApp has recently patched yet another critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to remotely compromise targeted devices and potentially steal secured chat messages and … [Read more...] about New WhatsApp Bug Could Have Let Hackers Secretly Install Spyware On Your Devices
Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
Finally, for the very first time, an encrypted messaging service provider is taking legal action against a private entity that has carried out malicious attacks against its users.Facebook filed a lawsuit against Israeli mobile surveillance firm NSO Group on Tuesday, alleging that the company was actively involved in hacking users of its end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp messaging … [Read more...] about Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
Just a GIF Image Could Have Hacked Your Android Phone Using WhatsApp
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a GIF is worth a thousand pictures.Today, the short looping clips, GIFs are everywhere—on your social media, on your message boards, on your chats, helping users perfectly express their emotions, making people laugh, and reliving a highlight.But what if an innocent-looking GIF greeting with Good morning, Happy Birthday, or Merry … [Read more...] about Just a GIF Image Could Have Hacked Your Android Phone Using WhatsApp
1-Click iPhone and Android Exploits Target Tibetan Users via WhatsApp
A team of Canadian cybersecurity researchers has uncovered a sophisticated and targeted mobile hacking campaign that is targeting high-profile members of various Tibetan groups with one-click exploits for iOS and Android devices.Dubbed Poison Carp by University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, the hacking group behind this campaign sent tailored malicious web links to its targets over … [Read more...] about 1-Click iPhone and Android Exploits Target Tibetan Users via WhatsApp
Hackers Used WhatsApp 0-Day Flaw to Secretly Install Spyware On Phones
Whatsapp has recently patched a severe vulnerability that was being exploited by attackers to remotely install surveillance malware on a few "selected" smartphones by simply calling the targeted phone numbers over Whatsapp audio call.Discovered, weaponized and then sold by the Israeli company NSO Group that produces the most advanced mobile spyware on the planet, the WhatsApp … [Read more...] about Hackers Used WhatsApp 0-Day Flaw to Secretly Install Spyware On Phones
France’s ‘Secure’ Telegram Replacement Hacked in an Hour
The messaging app that will replace the government's use of WhatsApp and Telegram was released last week, with security vulnerability included. Source link … [Read more...] about France’s ‘Secure’ Telegram Replacement Hacked in an Hour
How to Setup WhatsApp on your Mac
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms on the planet, and although it’s most frequently used on mobile, it is possible to send and receive WhatsApp messages from your Mac. Typing on your Mac’s full-sized keyboard is always going to be quicker, easier and less error-prone than typing on the smaller, virtual keyboard of your typical smartphone. However, … [Read more...] about How to Setup WhatsApp on your Mac
WhatsApp for iPhone Now Lets You Call Your Friends and Family for Free
The WhatsApp Messenger app has been updated with the ability to call your friends and family for free. The feature is built into version 2.12.1 of the app and is being rolled out to all users over the next few weeks. [appstore id=310633997] WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for iPhone and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses … [Read more...] about WhatsApp for iPhone Now Lets You Call Your Friends and Family for Free
WhatsApp Messenger Gets Support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
The popular WhatsApp Messenger app has been updated with support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for iPhone and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Messenger Gets Support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
WhatsApp Messenger Moves to a Yearly Fee for New iOS Users
WhatsApp Messenger has moved to yearly fee pricing model for new iOS users. The move has been expected for quite some time but here's the details for those just learning of it. … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Messenger Moves to a Yearly Fee for New iOS Users