WhatsApp reveals major security flaw that could let hackers access phones

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WhatsApp is encouraging users to update to the latest version of the app after revealing a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers access to its users' phones

New York WhatsApp has revealed a vulnerability in its system that could have allowed hackers access to its users' phones, with a London-based human rights lawyer possibly among the targets.

The encrypted messaging service, owned by Facebook , said Monday that it had discovered and fixed the vulnerability the attackers had sought to exploit. The hackers could implant malicious code on a victim's phone by placing a voice call to the victim on WhatsApp.

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