Meta confirmed that WhatsApp was attacked by hackers. Zero click technology was used in this hacking. Media reports claimed that some WhatsApp users have been targeted by cyber attackers. Meta has alleged that this cyber attack used Paragon’s monitoring software called graphite. WhatsApp owner Meta said that around 90 people have been victims of this cyber attack.
Cyber attackers targeted many users
The encrypted messaging app has confirmed that cyber attackers have reached 90 people, hunted and possibly dent their data. It is being said about these 90 people that they are journalists and many big personalities, although no information has been revealed about them.
There were 20 different countries
Meta has confirmed that the attackers targeted selected people. It consisted of many journalists and members of civil society. The company believes that these people are present in 20 different countries.
Zero click technology became a victim of attack
The graphite produced by paragon solutions actually works on zero click techniques. This means that without a single click it can reach the device and has the ability to dent the data. The mobile owner will not know about this data theft. This information has been received from media reports.
Gmail users have also received warnings
Gmail issued a warning asking all users to be careful. It has 2500 crore users and all have been asked to be careful. Information about attacks on many platforms has been revealed, but Gmail’s user base is somewhat larger. There are many sensitive information on Gmail, if stolen, hackers can vacate your bank account.
