WhatsApp warns billions of users after ‘zero-click’ hack

WhatsApp has issued an urgent update after uncovering a serious security problem with the messaging app on iPhones and Mac devices.

The issue allows hackers to target WhatsApp users through what is known as a “zero-click” vulnerability. This means people can be exposed to the attack without even clicking on a link or downloading a file.

Some users may have already been exploited in a sophisticated attack, WhatsApp revealed in a security advisory, though no specific details were given.

The world’s most popular messaging platform said the security flaw impacted WhatsApp for iOS, WhatsApp Business for iOS and WhatsApp for Mac.

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