WhatsApp Users Advised to Update Settings After Security Bug

WhatsApp users are advised to change their settings following the discovery of a vulnerability by Google’s Project Zero that allows hackers to send malicious files to phones via fake group chats. Accepting these invitations can lead to unauthorized access to personal data. Users are recommended to disable automatic downloads to prevent future risks. The flaw enables malware disguised as image files to execute arbitrary code, compromising device security.

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