You might want to update your WhatsApp after the messaging app announced it was hacked early Tuesday.
Informing that the issue has been fixed, the Facebook-owned platform confirmed that hackers managed to remotely install surveillance software, which they discovered earlier this month.
Some users were affected by the spyware, which targeted the audio call feature.
The company rolled out a fix for the cyber attack over the weekend, and are advising users to update the app as a precaution.
Dubai Holding becomes largest shareholder of Emaar Properties
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Abu Dhabi gets AED55 billion boost for 24 infrastructure projects
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Abu Dhabi aims for 80% local materials in housing projects
Abu Dhabi plans to increase the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing developments to as much as 80 per cent under a new agreement between two government entities.
UAE Central Bank support package reaches AED 6.2 billion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the key outcomes of its comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions.
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