WHATSAPP ISSUES EMERGENCY UPDATE FOR ZERO-CLICK EXPLOIT TARGETING IOS AND MACOS DEVICES

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WhatsApp has released an emergency security update to patch a critical zero-click exploit that allows attackers to remotely compromise iOS and macOS devices without any user interaction. The vulnerability affects WhatsApp's voice calling feature, allowing attackers to execute malicious code by simply initiating a call, even if the target doesn't answer. Users are strongly urged to update their WhatsApp applications immediately to protect against potential attacks exploiting this serious security flaw.