Whatsapp is hacked | Requesting all users to update immediately

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Whatsapp is hacked | Requesting all users to update immediately

The worlds most popular messaging app WhatsApp is now hacked  and attacker is now able to remotely install surveillance software on targets phones and other devices using its major vulnerability.


Whatsapp is now confirmed that its security flaw is now  able attackers to install spy software's in their target devices.

WhatsApp now released its latest version and requesting all its 1.5 billion users to update it as soon as possible to protect from the hackers.

Whatsapp was promoting itself as a most secured message app because  they where using end-to-end encrypted security system to protect all the messages in WhatsApp.
But now attackers used its vulnerabilities and installing surveillance software's just by giving simple WhatsApp calls.

Who hacked WhatsApp ?

the financial times reported that the surivillance software was developed by Israel cyber intelligence company NSO Group. The attacker just calling the targets through WhatApp and target no need to attend the call to get attacked. And the call logs also hidden from target device.

Am i attacked ? 

Right now the number of people got spied is unknown. Only few targets where identified and it includes UK-based human rights lawyer and an Amnesty International researcher where identified.
If didn't relieved any WhatsApp call from any unknown number then you don't have to worry.You just update your WhatsApp soon.

How to update WhatsApp ?

For Android users 

Open play store and search for WhatApp
Select WhatsApp from search list.
Tap on update button and u r done.

For IOS users

Open aplple strore and  search WhatApp
Select WhatsApp from search list.
Tap on update button and u r done.

Should people stop using WhatsApp ? 

Ultimately all software's will have some vulnerabilies. Usually developers fixing these issues immediately.So no need to stop using WhatsApp. Anyway WhatsApp is now owned by Facebook.And they fixing issues very quickly.
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