WhatsApp has fixed a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) that could have allowed attackers to process malicious content without user interaction. This flaw, potentially linked with a separate Apple zero-day, has been exploited in targeted attacks against specific individuals, including civil society members. #WhatsAppSecurity #ZeroClickAttacks
Keypoints
- WhatsApp addressed a high-severity vulnerability affecting iOS and macOS devices.
- The flaw could enable remote code execution through linked device synchronization messages.
- The vulnerability was exploited in targeted zero-day attacks against specific individuals.
- WhatsApp recommends updating apps and performing device resets to mitigate risks.
- The attack types are “zero-click,” requiring no user interaction, posing significant threats to journalists and human rights defenders.
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