Cert-In issues high-severity warning for WhatsApp desktop users

Cert-In issues high-severity warning for WhatsApp desktop users

Cert-In has issued a high severity security alert for WhatsApp desktop users. The vulnerability allows hackers to disguise malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorised access, data theft, and arbitrary code execution. Users are strongly advised to update their WhatsApp desktop application immediately.

WhatsApp logo is seen in this illustration taken, on August 22, 2022. Reuters File