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WhatsApp Remote Code Execution in Video Call

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Re: WhatsApp Remote Code Execution in Video Call

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Post by nixcraft »

Off topic: Why does WhatsApp don't give the option to block all calls and texts by default? That way, I can only talk with folks I want. The signal app has that option. Random businesses can send you texts to promote their shity services (typically, your number is grabbed from data brokers or leaks). Of course, you can block and report such spam, but there is no DnD option right now.

Alt url as nvd is under load: Critical WhatsApp vulnerabilities patched https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2022/09/critical-what...

Edit: I forgot to mention almost all spam is from verified whatapps business accounts. So I believe they/FB are selling data directly under their updated TOS.

Re: WhatsApp Remote Code Execution in Video Call

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Post by pedro_hab »

nixcraft wrote: post #7

Off topic: Why does WhatsApp don't give the option to block all calls and texts by default? That way, I can only talk with folks I want. The signal app has that option. Random businesses can send you texts to promote their shity services (typically, your number is grabbed from data brokers or leaks). Of course, you can block and report such spam, but there is no DnD option right now. Alt url as nvd is under load: Cri…

yes, WhatsApp used to be great in this regard, you would not get any spam.

Now it's starting to get worse and worse.

I block SMS notifications since I only get spam there (I'm Brazilian, SMS is basically dead here)

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