Researchers have found a loophole that not just lets hackers read WhatsApp messages but even – manipulate them.
They say that researchers have discovered
a vulnerability in WhatsApp that allows a threat actor to intercept and
manipulate messages sent by those in a group or private conversation.
By doing so, attackers can put themselves in a position of immense power
to not only steer potential evidence in their favour, but also create
and spread misinformation.
1. Hackers can change the reply from a user. "Changing a reply from someone to put words into their mouth that they did not say"
2. Quote a reply to a group conversation, making it appear that the message
came from someone who is a part of the group. "Quoting a message in a
reply to a group conversation to make it appear as if it came from a
person who is not even part of the group,"
3. Send a message to a user showing it as a part of a group conversation but which in fact is a private conversation.
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