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Hackers chained Apple and WhatsApp flaws in spyware campaign - 9to5Mac

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Highlights
  • Meta confirmed a WhatsApp flaw (CVE-2025-55177) fixed, which combined with Apple’s CVE-2025-43300 could allow an attacker to deliver a malicious exploit and steal data.
  • WhatsApp noted an advanced cyberespionage effort that took advantage of a chain of security vulnerabilities in the app and Apple devices to hack them.
  • A malicious WhatsApp message, paired with OS vulnerabilities, could compromise a device and its data, prompting precautionary resets and updates.

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WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware | TechCrunch

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WhatsApp patches vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks

WhatsApp iOS and Mac Security Bug Exploited by Hackers Now Patched | iPhone in Canada

WhatsApp iOS and Mac Security Bug Exploited by Hackers Now Patched | iPhone in Canada

WhatsApp 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Mac and iOS Users

WhatsApp 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Mac and iOS Users

Hackers chained Apple and WhatsApp flaws in spyware campaign

Hackers chained Apple and WhatsApp flaws in spyware campaign

WhatsApp, Apple iPhone, Android devices targeted by hackers, says Meta. Here's what has happened?

WhatsApp, Apple iPhone, Android devices targeted by hackers, says Meta. Here's what has happened?

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