WhatsApp on Android: Vulnerability allows access to photos without unlocking the device

A security flaw in WhatsApp for Android exposes private photos during an incoming video call.

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The bug bypasses screen lock and requires no user interaction.

Meta has yet to respond, leaving millions of users vulnerable.

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Auto-synthesis from 2 media sources · identified on September 3, 2026