Great care! Anyone with your phone number could deactivate your WhatsApp account

The vulnerability has been temporarily disabled by Meta, but it is important that users are aware of the risk and take steps to protect their accounts. WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging applications in the world, and a clear example is its more than 2,000 million active users. Being a large platform, it is common for hackers to be aware of vulnerabilities in the service. While the Meta app provides a secure communication environment and end-to-end encryption to protect users’ privacy, it also faces challenges in terms of security. Recently, it has been revealed a potential risk that could leave user accounts disabled remotely, simply by knowing the associated phone number. Deactivating your account with just an email and your phone number: a real threat Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET, has set off alarm bells by highlighting a new WhatsApp vulnerability. According to his research, any malicious person, from an abusive partner to someone who knows your phone number, could deactivate your account by sending an email to Meta’s headquarters. This discovery raises serious concerns in terms of privacy and personal security, as any individual with malicious intent could interfere with communication and gain access
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