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
Source
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Understanding web app exploit Incidents
Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.