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Researchers discover security vulnerability in WhatsApp

Hacker News•Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8:55:30 PM
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  • Researchers have uncovered a major security flaw in WhatsApp, exposing 3.5 billion phone numbers via the app's contact discovery tool, raising serious privacy concerns.
  • This vulnerability highlights significant weaknesses in WhatsApp's security protocols, potentially undermining user trust and prompting calls for immediate action to safeguard personal information.
  • The incident reflects a broader trend of increasing scrutiny over digital platforms' security practices, as users demand greater accountability and transparency from tech companies amidst rising concerns about data privacy.
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