A zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp iOS and macOS clients was exploited in a sophisticated zero-click attack chain, allowing remote attackers to deliver spyware without user interaction, and security experts recommend urgent updates and device resets to mitigate the risk. The attack highlights a rising trend of advanced threat actors chaining multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to evade security controls and achieve device compromise.
Latest mentioned: 09-08
Earliest mentioned: 09-01