SECURITY ALERT: Serious Bug Found In Messaging App

A new security bug has been found in a popular messaging app. Hackers can take control of your phone by simply sending a photo or video — you don’t even have to open it..

What’s Happening

• Hackers send a specially made image or video.
• Just receiving it can give them full access to your phone.
• This means they could:
• Steal personal data
• Use your phone without permission
• Spy or cause damage silently.

What You Should Do

• Update Right Away
• Turn on auto-updates for your apps and phone.
• Install any new updates as soon as they are available.
• Be Careful with Media Files
• Don’t trust unexpected pictures or videos — even from friends.
• Turn off auto-downloads in your messaging apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram).
• Check App Permissions
• Go to phone settings.
• Limit apps from using your camera, mic, or files unless needed.

Stay Informed

• Follow news from the app’s official page or trusted cybersecurity websites.

Why This Matters

Even trusted apps can have hidden problems. In this case, you don’t have to click or do anything — the file alone is enough to cause harm. That’s why awareness and quick action are key.

At ipingU Managed Security Services LLP, we make cybersecurity simple for everyone. We help people and businesses stay protected by sharing clear advice and proactive solutions.

Stay alert. Stay updated. Stay secure — with ipingU.

Vignesh
SOC Analyst