mime exploit

WhatsApp Windows users have been warned to check they are running the latest edition. A new update fixes a bug which could make it much easier to distribute malware. The issue is not with the more familiar mobile app, nor with the website version ... that's available by visiting https://web.whatsapp.com/ in a browser. Instead it's with the downloadable WhatsApp for Desktop Windows app that lets users make video calls and share their screen among other benefits. The security flaw involves the way users can send attachments. As The Register explains, such files come with accompanying data called ... (view more)