Meta Platforms (WhatsApp) Data Breach

Meta Platforms (WhatsApp) experienced a data breach that was reported on May 23, 2022. A vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone allows cross-site scripting and local file reading.

Key Facts

Organization
Meta Platforms (WhatsApp)
Date Reported
May 23, 2022
Incident Type
web app exploit
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
web app exploit

Source

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