What has happened?

WhatsApp has announced two serious vulnerabilities affecting both iOS and Android device platforms. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to take complete control of the WhatsApp application through a video call or by sending a specially crafted video file to a targeted user. This can lead to exposure of data such as message content, shared media, and personal information.

Which WhatsApp versions are affected?

Device/Component	Affected versions
WhatsApp for iOS	2.22.15.9 and earlier
WhatsApp for Android	2.22.16.2 and earlier
WhatsApp Business for iOS	2.22.16.12 and earlier
WhatsApp Business for Android	2.22.16.12 and earlier

 

What do I need to do?

First, check your WhatsApp version through the <Help> option in your <Setting>.  If yours is listed above, update your WhatsApp with the latest version immediately.  You can do it via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You are also encouraged to enable automatic updates to ensure that your mobile apps are updated promptly to address the latest security vulnerabilities.

For more information

Please refer to the official advisory from SingCERT: https://www.csa.gov.sg/singcert/Alerts/al-2022-055, and contact NUS IT Care at 6516 2080 or ITCare@nus.edu.sg if you have further queries.

 

Let’s all work together to keep NUS secure, bIT by bIT.