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WhatsApp urges users to upgrade app after report of spyware attack

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Whatsapp logo in this picture illustration. [Reuters]

Facebook’s WhatsApp on Tuesday urged users to upgrade to the latest version of its popular messaging app following a report that users could be vulnerable to having malicious spyware installed on phones without their knowledge.

“WhatsApp encourages people to upgrade to the latest version of our app, as well as keep their mobile operating system up to date, to protect against potential targeted exploits designed to compromise information stored on mobile devices,” a spokesman said.

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