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WhatsApp Exploited: - Mad-Architect - 05-14-2019

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            Facebook is warning of a mass utilization of an exploit on the messaging app, WhatsApp. Its reported that the exploit is being used to upload surveillance software. The exploit itself, designated CVE-2019-2568 is a buffer overflow vulnerability focused on its VOIP stack, and could potentially allow for remote code execution.  

      According to report from WhatsApp, the attacks looked like the work of an "cyber-actor.

 


      Original article can be found here


       That was the news folks, have a good day, and stay safe out there,



       ---Mad-Architect