WhatsApp has issued a warning to its crores of users. The instant messaging app owned by Meta has a critical bug. Know what this bug is.

Warning for crores of users
WhatsApp has issued a warning to its crores of users. The instant messaging app owned by Meta has a critical bug. By taking advantage of this, hackers can gain control of your phone and data.

This is the name given to the bug.

According to Cyber ​​Security News, all Windows app versions of WhatsApp have been affected by this new bug. This software bug has been named CVE-2025-30401 and it affects the Windows version of WhatsApp.

Most affected among these.
WhatsApp desktop versions before 2.2450.6 have been most affected by this bug. By taking advantage of this glitch, hackers can send you some special files.

Dangerous programs run
If you open these files, a dangerous program can unknowingly run on your device. This happens because the app is unable to recognize these files properly and can open them in the wrong way, which creates a danger.

Can steal your personal information
If a hacker takes advantage of this flaw, he can run wrong software or virus on your computer or phone. With this, he can steal your personal information like password, bank details or can control your entire device.

More danger on group chat
Experts believe that this danger can be even more in group chat because hackers can attack even though the photo sent there.

Do this work immediately.
If you use WhatsApp on Windows, then update it to the latest version immediately. To run WhatsApp, connect your computer to your Android phone or iPhone, you will have to update the WhatsApp on the computer only.

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