WhatsApp Metadata Vulnerabilities Expose User Device Information

First seen 6 Jan 2026, 12:43 UTC • Cybersecuritynews

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Recent vulnerabilities in WhatsApp have been found to leak user metadata, including details about device operating systems. This information can be exploited by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors for targeted malware delivery. Although Meta has implemented partial fixes, transparency issues regarding these vulnerabilities remain.

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