**ALERT**ALERT* Whats app requesting users to upgrade to latest version as; its vulnerability found.


 
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Old 05-16-2019
**ALERT**ALERT* Whats app requesting users to upgrade to latest version as; its vulnerability found.

Hello All,

Want to share here an article for Whats app users that team whats app is requesting users to upgrade to its latest version since they have found a vulnerability; where Hacker could turn on a cell's camera, mic and scan messages and emails.

Here is an article from "THE VERGE" for complete information, so if you are a member of Whats app please update it ASAP.

Update WhatsApp now to avoid spyware installation from a single missed call

Thanks,
R. Singh
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Old 05-16-2019
Everyone should always update their apps as soon as new releases are available, as a matter of standard practice.

For example, this WhatsApp update was pushed out and automatically installed on my devices the same day it was announced.

And don't forget to regularly make backups of your data.
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