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Nowadays, most professionals use WhatsApp Web on their laptops or desktops so that the work continues along with the work. But if you are also doing this, then be careful now!

The Government of India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) has issued a big security flaw warning in the desktop app of Whatsapp. This flaw can endanger your device's data.

What is the flaw in the protection of Whatsapp Web?
According to reports, a bug has been found in the older version from Whatsapp Web version 2.2450.6 which can allow the system to be hacked through file attachment. Hackers can send a dangerous file to the normal format, which can be hacked by your computer as soon as you open.

How to know which version is your Whatsapp?
Open Whatsapp Web in your laptop/desktop.

Go to the settings on the bottom left.

Click on Help> About from there.

Your Whatsapp Web version will be written under an image below.

If the version is new from 2.2450.6, then it is not a matter of panic. Otherwise, update immediately.

What could not be updated?
According to CERT-in, this flaw is revealed when mime type and file extension are wrongly handled.
Meaning – An unknown file may seem real, but it can run dangerous code in computer. After this, hackers can take complete control of your computer and steal data.

What to do to escape?
Update Whatsapp Web immediately.

Do not open the file attachment from the unknown number.

Place a good antivirus installed in your computer.

Scan the system every week.

You can avoid a big cyber attack with a little caution.

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