Vulnerable to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. By Steve Evans A messaging app reportedly popular with White House aides had several security issues that could have resulted in user details being exposed,…
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Bug 'exposes' WhatsApp message secrets
Some messages sent through WhatsApp can be intercepted and read thanks to a bug in the app, suggests research. The bug arises because of the way WhatsApp encrypts the messages…
Google weakens Allo chat app privacy promise
Google has launched its new chat app with weaker privacy protection measures than previously promised. By Leo Kelion, Technology desk editor The company had originally said conversations within Allo would…
WhatsApp Phishing Campaign Unleashes Malware Storm
The attachment contains a compressed (.zip) file, which houses a malware executable. Tara Seals A malware attack targeted specifically at businesses and consumers who might use WhatsApp has been found…