WhatsApp Now Open To Hackers Who Take Advantage Of Security Flaw Via MP4 File

WhatsApp is now prey to hackers courtesy of a security vulnerability that targets victims using a specially-crafted MP4 file.

The security flaw only affects older versions of the social media app for Android and iPhone and gives hackers a cyberattack vector.

Users should guard against downloading any MP4 file sent to them on WhatsApp as hackers are liable to use the flaw to initiate a snooping attack on both Android and iOS devices.

The specially-made MP4 file triggers the Remote Code Execution (RCE) and Denial of Service (DOS) cyber attack. Users are advised to update their WhatsApp to avoid being targets.

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