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CISA’s September additions to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog — the TP‑Link TL‑WA855RE missing‑authentication flaw (CVE‑2020‑24363) and the WhatsApp incorrect‑authorization weakness (CVE‑2025‑55177) — are a reminder that adversaries continue to exploit both legacy IoT devices...

Meta's recent decision to phase out the native WhatsApp application for Windows 11 in favor of a web-based version marks a significant shift in the platform's desktop strategy. This move has sparked discussions among users and industry experts, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of...

WhatsApp, the widely-used messaging platform owned by Meta, has recently announced a significant shift in its desktop application strategy for Windows users. The company is transitioning from a native Windows application to a web-based version encapsulated within a desktop container, commonly...

In a move that is shaking up the Windows ecosystem, Meta has officially started phasing out native WhatsApp support for Windows 11 PCs, signaling a fundamental transformation in how millions will access one of the world’s most popular messaging services on desktop. This decision, first apparent...

Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...

In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...

WhatsApp's recent transition from a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) application to a Progressive Web App (PWA) on Windows has sparked considerable discussion among users and developers alike. This shift marks a significant change in the application's architecture and user experience, prompting...

WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...

Microsoft’s latest salvo in the ongoing campaign to coax users into adopting Windows 11 focuses on one of tech’s oldest and most effective lures: speed. According to performance claims recently published by the company, Windows 11 is purportedly “2.3x faster” than Windows 10. For anyone who’s...

Microsoft is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Windows 11 that will have many Mac users nodding in approval. The forthcoming "Cross Device Resume" functionality promises an experience akin to Apple's "Handoff," enabling seamless transitions between devices. In a recent Build 2025...

WhatsApp continues to solidify its place as one of the world’s most popular private messaging platforms, catering to over two billion users globally. As the application matures, so do concerns over privacy and the control users have over their shared information. With chat exports—a feature that...

Here's a summary of the issue reported in the Yahoo article: Windows 11's new "Recall" feature regularly takes automatic screenshots of everything that happens on your PC, including websites and private conversations. These screenshots are saved locally on the computer and are designed to help...

The increasingly rapid expansion of Microsoft Copilot’s presence across major messaging platforms marks a pivotal moment in consumer AI engagement. Microsoft’s strategy has been clear: to meet users where they already chat. From its origins as an AI companion within Microsoft’s own ecosystem...

Windows Malware Menace via WhatsApp Spoofing: A Deep Dive A critical vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows, recently patched in version 2.2450.6, exposes users—both casual and corporate—to remote malware attacks. Known as CVE-2025-30401, this flaw enables a form of file spoofing where...

Unintended Consequences: How a Severity in WhatsApp for Windows Puts Users at Risk A recently identified vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Imagine receiving a seemingly harmless JPEG attachment from a friendly neighborhood contact—only...

WhatsApp for Windows users, brace yourselves—there’s a new twist in the tale of digital deception. A recently reported vulnerability, tracked under the identifier CVE-2025-30401, could let cyber miscreants trick unsuspecting users into running malicious software. In this deep dive, we explore...

WhatsApp’s latest innovation is turning up the volume on Status updates, offering users a brand-new way to express themselves by integrating carefully curated music tracks with photos and videos. This update, which debuted in a BetaNews report, signals a creative evolution in instant messaging...

In an exciting development for Windows users, Windows 11 may soon offer new options to fine-tune how apps like WhatsApp and Spotify behave when you switch between tasks. Spotted by a keen-eyed Windows Insider, these upcoming features hint at a more seamless, personalized interaction with two of...

The world of cybersecurity continues to be as exhilarating as a high-speed car chase in a spy thriller, and as of mid-November 2024, the antics of Russian threat actor Star Blizzard, also known to some as SEABORGIUM, have taken center stage yet again. This time, their target is none other than...

Have you ever tried to enjoy a voice note on WhatsApp, only to be greeted with the frustrating message: “You Must Have an Opus Codec Installed”? This pesky error isn't just an annoyance; it’s a barrier that can halt your communication and playback experience on the otherwise user-friendly...