Security flaws within the WhatsApp application had the potential to trick users into executing arbitrary code on their systems.
Severe vulnerabilities within the WhatsApp mobile application which tricked users into executing malicious, arbitrary code have been patched. Researchers from security firm Check Point explained the security issues in detail on Tuesday. In a blog post, the team said Whatsapp Web is at fault, and “significant” vulnerabilities discovered by Check Point researcher Kasif Dekel can trick victims into executing arbitrary code.
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