JAKARTA - WhatsApp announced it had found a high-level cyber espionage campaign that took advantage of a series of security gaps in WhatsApp apps and Apple devices to hack targets.
In a brief statement released Friday, August 29, the Meta Platforms communications service said it had patched a vulnerability that would allow hackers to exploit a second flaw in Apple devices and take control of the device. WhatsApp said less than 200 users worldwide may be affected by this attack.
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A researcher from Amnesty International, Donncha O'Cear Total, stated that his group began collecting forensic data from potential victims. In a post on platform X, he revealed early signs showing this hack targeting iPhone and Android users, including individuals from civil society groups.
"This looks not only impacting WhatsApp, but also possibly other applications," wrote O'Cear total.
These findings highlight the increasing threat to digital privacy and security, especially for activists, journalists, and members of civil society who are often targets of surveillance.
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