<ul><li>WhatsApp has urged users to update after fixing a security flaw that affects older versions of WhatsApp Desktop for Windows PCs.</li><li>The bug, named CVE-2025-30401, makes computers vulnerable to 'spoofing' by cyber crooks disguising malware as image files, which can be opened by unsuspecting users.</li><li>The flaw allowed attackers to execute code and gain control over the device, stealing passwords and disabling security measures.</li><li>Users are advised to update WhatsApp for Windows to version 2.2450.6 or later to protect their personal data.</li></ul>

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