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EP 228.5 Deep Dive The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for The Week Ending February 4th 2025 From DeepSeek to Dispair
What is the primary concern regarding the use of WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps recently?
Recent reports indicate that spyware, specifically "Graphite," has been used to target journalists and civil society members through zero-click attacks on encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. This means that these apps are not as secure as previously thought, even though they employ end-to-end encryption. The spyware can infect devices without any user interaction and potentially compromise communication data.
What are the security vulnerabilities identified in certain…
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