Loading
Loading
We use strictly necessary cookies to run this site, and analytics cookies to understand how it's used. See our Privacy Policy for details.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out server-side security checks that could block access on smartphones running outdated Android or iOS versions.
Summary
Affected users may see instructions to update their operating systems before accessing chats. The measure aims to reduce malware risks, although specific compatibility thresholds remain officially unconfirmed.
This is a brief wire summary, the full story (linked below) has the complete details.
KazaSec's take
Stories like this are part of why proactive security testing exists, finding the gap before someone else does is always cheaper than responding after the fact.
Coverage details
We've archived 130 other articles touching the same topic (topnews, fpj shorts, tech) , see the full security news archive.
Related security advisories
Relevant from KazaSec
More coverage on this topic
We help organizations find and fix the gaps before they make headlines.