WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Feb 09, 2025 Release
A WhatsApp group is under investigation after MP Andrew Gwynne posted unacceptable messages, leading to his sacking...
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WhatsApp is a fast, simple, and reliable messaging and calling application used by over 1.5 billion people in more than 180 countries. It offers free, secure, and private communication through end-to-end encryption, making it accessible on various mobile devices and in low connectivity areas. WhatsApp also provides a dedicated business app to help small businesses connect with customers effectively.
WhatsApp - Latest News and Updates
- A WhatsApp group is under investigation after MP Andrew Gwynne posted unacceptable messages, leading to his sacking.
- WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature to integrate its video calls into Google Messages, potentially transforming mobile communication.
- Google Messages is developing a feature to allow users to start WhatsApp video calls directly from its interface, although it is not yet publicly available.
- Meta confirmed that WhatsApp was targeted by a zero-click hack using Graphite spyware developed by Paragon Solutions, affecting around 90 high-risk users across more than 20 countries.
- WhatsApp identified and notified around 90 users whose phones were hacked by Paragon Solutions spyware.
- Meta confirmed a zero-click attack on WhatsApp affecting about 90 high-risk users from over 20 countries, with the spyware originating from Israel-based Paragon Solutions.
- WhatsApp owner Meta confirmed a zero-day bug in the app was exploited to compromise the phones of about 90 journalists.
- Messages in a WhatsApp group of PT leaders reveal resistance to Edinho Silva's candidacy for party president, preferred by Lula.
- WhatsApp warned that nearly 100 users in over two dozen countries were targeted by a 'zero-click' spyware attack linked to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions, primarily affecting journalists and civil society members.
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