WhatsApp Flaw Allows Cyber-Stalking via Online Status, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity firm Traced has discovered apps and services that cyber-stalkers could use to track individuals coming online on WhatsApp. By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 16 April 2021 14:44 IST
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Cyberstalkers just need to use the trackers to stalk users
WhatsApp users could be tracked when they come online
WhatsApp has been found to have a flaw that could allow third parties to stalk users, security researchers say. The issue comes through the online status feature of the instant messaging app that is available by default. A list of Android and iPhone apps as well as some Web services are available that exploit the online status feature to let third parties track individuals without gaining their consent. Cyber-stalkers may use such tracking solutions to keep an eye on WhatsApp users.
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According to a report, the stalkers are reportedly using WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites to track users activity and access their personal data and they can get to know who is texting whom without their knowledge.
WhatsApp status trackers are tracking users’ status even when they are not online.
The report further takes examples of few users and these trackers showed that they can get to know the exact time and date the user was online.
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has a status flaw that can be misused by stalkers to track other users on the app.
According to a report, the stalkers are reportedly using WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites to track users activity and access their personal data and they can get to know who is texting whom without their knowledge.
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WhatsApp allows stalkers to keep a track on your activity.
WhatsApp has millions of users across the globe making it a popular cross-platform messaging app. With a huge user base, the platform is also prone to many different types of attacks and hacks. According to a recent report, stalkers these days are using WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites and apps to stalk users.
With the help of such services, stalkers and hackers are also able to access some of their personal information. The report also claims that these trackers are also being used to find out who is texting whom.
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The apps can also be used to find out who is texting whom and more.
WhatsApp is yet to issue a statement about the same.
WhatsApp continues to be the most popular messaging app in the world with India being its biggest market. There are millions of users across the globe, yet certain vulnerabilities in the app can put the crucial information of those users at stake. As per the latest findings of Traced, stalkers, cyberattackers are using WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites and apps to stalk users, get access to their personal information, and more. The report further states that the trackers can also be used to find ou