WhatsApp recently found out that hackers tried to break into its app and even Apple devices by using a series of security loopholes. The company says the problem has already been fixed, so users don’t need to worry about this particular flaw anymore.
Thankfully, the attack didn’t hit a large number of people. WhatsApp confirmed that fewer than 200 users worldwide may have been affected. Still, what’s worrying is how the hackers managed to get around such strong security protections, showing just how advanced these attacks are getting.
Who Was impacted
Amnesty International’s Security Lab is now investigating the incident. Donncha O Cearbhaill, who leads the team, said that civil society members appear to be among those impacted. He added that both iPhone and Android users were affected, and early signs suggest that other apps beyond WhatsApp may also have been exploited in the attack.
For now, forensic analysis is being conducted on possible victims to understand the full extent of the breach.
🚨 BREAKING: New zero-click exploit used to hack WhatsApp users.
WhatsApp has just sent out a round of threat notifications to individuals they believe where targeted by an advanced spyware campaign in past 90 days.
Seek out expert help if you have received this alert pic.twitter.com/i4cHLsiNOr
– Donncha Ó Cearbhaill (@Donnchac) August 29, 2025
How It Is Related To A Bigger Cybersecurity Threat
This disclosure comes at a time when cyber-espionage concerns are already in the spotlight globally. Earlier this month, the U.S. and its allies, including countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan, jointly accused three Chinese tech firms of supporting cyber operations linked to China’s intelligence services.
The companies named were Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology, Beijing Huanyu Tianqiong Information Technology, and Sichuan Zhixin Ruijie Network Technology. Some of them have been tied to a group known as Salt Typhoon, accused of stealing large volumes of sensitive U.S. data.
While China has consistently denied backing such activities, these incidents show how governments and private companies alike are under constant threat from well-resourced hacking groups.
What this means for you
For everyday users, this is another reminder that no platform or device is fully immune to hacking. WhatsApp has fixed the vulnerability, but experts suggest staying updated with the latest software patches and being alert about suspicious activity.
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