<ul><li>WhatsApp has rolled out an urgent update due to a serious 'spoofing issue' that could allow hackers to gain remote access to users' devices through shared media files.</li><li>The vulnerability affects the Windows Desktop version of WhatsApp, and a maliciously crafted file could trigger the execution of arbitrary code when opened inside the app.</li><li>Cybersecurity experts are warning that the flaw is especially dangerous for users active in group chats, as anyone in the group could unknowingly execute the malicious code.</li><li>Users are advised to update their WhatsApp desktop app immediately and avoid opening unknown attachments, even if they appear to come from trusted contacts.</li></ul>

New WhatsApp Security Alert: Users Urged to Update App Amid ‘Spoofing’ Threat

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