WhatsApp Zaps Zero-Day Spyware: Paragon’s Sneaky Plot Foiled!
WhatsApp fixed a zero-day flaw used by Paragon’s Graphite spyware to target journalists and civil society members. The zero-click vulnerability was patched without a client update. Meta linked the attack to Paragon, an Israeli surveillance vendor, and sent a cease and desist. WhatsApp continues to protect private communication.
Hot Take:
WhatsApp’s latest update: Now with 100% less espionage! It’s not every day you catch a spyware campaign with its pants down, but WhatsApp seems to have done just that. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Paragon’s Graphite spyware making a crash landing thanks to some vigilant tech detectives. Who knew group chats could be so exciting?
Key Points:
- WhatsApp fixed a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability without a client-side update.
- The flaw was exploited to install Paragon’s Graphite spyware.
- Meta dismantled a malware campaign targeting journalists and civil society members.
- WhatsApp is considering legal action against Paragon.
- Citizen Lab’s research was crucial in identifying and mitigating the threat.
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