WhatsApp lock-screen flaw may expose phone galleries to hackers
A reported lock-screen issue could allow hackers to open a phone's gallery through WhatsApp. The supplied headline also describes a fix, but provides no details on the scope or exploitation of the issue.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
Why it matters
If broadly exploitable, the flaw could enable unauthorized access to private images and other device data.
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- WhatsApp hack: Lock-screen isse can let hackers open your phone's gallery and here's how you can fix it ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
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