WhatsApp Woes: Patch Now or Risk Malicious Code Mayhem!

Meta has issued an urgent call to action for Windows users: update your WhatsApp app to dodge a nasty vulnerability. This spoofing issue, tracked as CVE-2025-30401, could let hackers unleash chaos with sneakily disguised files. The solution? Simply upgrade to WhatsApp 2.2450.6 and keep your chats safe from cyber shenanigans!

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Published: April 8, 2025 4:31 pmAdded: April 8, 2025 at 9:43 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Meta’s almost as good at fixing security holes as they are at creating them! Who knew that WhatsApp was also the preferred app of choice for Bond-level villains? But don’t worry, folks, they’re on it like a cat on a laser pointer. Now, all we need is a patch for our trust issues!

Key Points:

  • Meta warns Windows users to update WhatsApp to fix a vulnerability.
  • The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30401, involves a spoofing issue with file types.
  • WhatsApp addressed a similar issue in July 2024 involving Python and PHP files.
  • Meta fixed the recent issue with the release of WhatsApp 2.2450.6.
  • WhatsApp has been a target in previous spyware attacks, including Paragon’s Graphite.

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