The Indian government has notified iPhone and Mac users over a major WhatsApp spyware vulnerability that has the power to bypass device authorisation to access data and more. Yeh warning sabhi ke liye serious hai, kyunki WhatsApp hamare daily life ka hissa ban chuka hai.
What the Government Alert Says
WhatsApp has notified many users about the spyware threat, which is linked to advanced and extremely sophisticated attacks. Experts keh rahe hain ki yeh latest hacking risk is a problem for millions of iPhone and Mac users in the country and other parts of the world.
Is baar ka alert from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In shares the details of the threat and how people can be affected. CERT-In ne ise high-severity rating diya hai, matlab isse ignore karna dangerous ho sakta hai, especially kyunki yeh attacks remotely ho sakte hain.
Why This Flaw is Dangerous
CERT-In kehta hai ki problem improper authorization handling in linked device synchronization messages ki wajah se aayi hai. Simple shabdon mein bole toh WhatsApp ke backend mein ek glitch attackers ko chance deta hai ki woh kisi victim ke device par fake content push karke spyware chala dein.
Aur malware ke unlike, is spyware ko ghusne ke liye complicated process ki zarurat nahi hai. Sirf ek malicious message receive karna ya uspe click karna bhi enough hai.
The Bigger Picture: Spyware on the Rise
Aapne shayad pehle bhi suna hoga — Pegasus jaisi spyware tools ne dikha diya hai ki online platforms cyber warfare ka ek bada weapon ban chuke hain. WhatsApp ke billions users hain aur wahi hackers ka sabse bada target hai.
Iska matlab ye hai ki anybody using WhatsApp on iOS and macOS devices are the targets for these attacks, lekin hackers generally high-profile ya specific individuals ko target karte hain.
Which Versions Are at Risk
Agar aap in versions ka use kar rahe ho toh turant update karna zaruri hai:
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WhatsApp for iOS version prior to 2.25.21.73
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WhatsApp Business for iOS version 2.25.21.78
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WhatsApp for Mac version 2.25.21.78
Related Security Warnings You Should Check
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Chrome Security Warning Issued By Indian Govt For Windows And Mac Users
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WhatsApp Spyware Attack: iPhone And Mac Users Should Read This Alert
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WhatsApp Spyware Risk: What The Govt Says
What You Should Do Right Now
WhatsApp has issued its own security advisory and asks iOS and macOS users to immediately update the messaging app version on their devices. Ye update karna simple hai:
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App Store open karo
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WhatsApp search karo
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Latest update install kar lo
