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WhatsApp claims Android security flaws are “overstated”

WhatsApp claims Android security flaws are “overstated”
Lewis Leong

Lewis Leong

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It’s been a bad week for WhatsApp. Reports of major security flaws have plagued the messaging app. From fake messages to exposed chat histories, WhatsApp’s security is currently under a microscope.

It’s not surprising for security researchers to be investigating WhatsApp. After news of the company’s $16 billion purchase by Facebook, all eyes are on the messaging company.

If a device owner downloads malware or a virus, their phone will be at risk.

Speaking with TechCrunch, a spokesperson from WhatsApp claims the security flaws “have not painted an accurate picture and are overstated.” He goes on to say, “Under normal circumstances the data on a microSD card is not exposed. However, if a device owner downloads malware or a virus, their phone will be at risk.”

The statement attempts to change the topic of conversation to Android’s security weaknesses instead of WhatsApp’s. The company goes on to say that the latest version of WhatsApp for Android was updated to protect against malicious apps. WhatsApp should take into account users running outdated Android versions instead of relying on users to stay on top of things.

We’ve reached out to WhatsApp for more comment and will add to this report when we hear back.

Source: TechCrunch

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