Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Govt Warns WhatsApp Users: Update Apps to Protect Data
The Indian government's cybersecurity team (CERT-In) has warned WhatsApp users about a potential security problem.
This problem could allow hackers to see your private chats or other data.
The issue is related to how WhatsApp handles messages across devices.
If hackers exploit this, they can send bad requests that can be opened by your device without you knowing.
To stay safe, it's important to update WhatsApp to the newest version right away.
Avoid clicking on any suspicious links or opening unexpected messages.
This will help protect your information from being stolen.
Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, usually releases updates to fix these issues.
CERT-In issued a high-risk security advisory for WhatsApp users.
A vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization and access user data.
The flaw affects iOS and macOS versions of WhatsApp.
Users are urged to update their apps immediately to the latest versions.
Users are advised to avoid clicking on suspicious links.
- Who
- CERT-In and WhatsApp users
- What
- Issued a high-risk security advisory for WhatsApp due to a vulnerability.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To alert users of a security flaw that could allow attackers to access sensitive data.
- Organization
- CERT-In
- Affected Platforms
- WhatsApp for iOS and macOS
- Vulnerability Type
- Security flaw
- Risk Level
- High
- Recommended Action
- Update WhatsApp immediately
- Vulnerable iOS Versions
- Prior to 2.25.21.73 (WhatsApp), 2.25.21.78 (WhatsApp Business)
- Vulnerable macOS Versions
- Before 2.25.21.78