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4 February 2025

Meta Confirms WhatsApp Hack—Act Now To Stay Safe

Meta Confirms WhatsApp Hack—Act Now To Stay Safe

Meta has confirmed that a zero-click, no-interaction required hacking attack has impacted users of the WhatsApp secure messaging platform. Meta has not confirmed where they were located geographically although it is believed they were from more than 20 countries. Those users were compromised by spyware from an Israel-based software company called Paragon Solutions. Meta has issued a cease and desist letter to Paragon and is exploring further legal avenues. Paragon, meanwhile, is yet to comment.

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