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Facebook fixes major bug that could have let hackers spy on users

By CertX November 20, 2020

Security Updates

On Thursday, Facebook has patched a key security flaw in its Messenger for Android app that could have let attackers place and connect Messenger audio calls without the callee’s information or interaction. The flaw, which could have been exploited to spy on Facebook users via their Android phones, was found Continue Reading

Bug discovered in Facebook Messenger that could help malware gain persistence

By CertX June 12, 2020

Vulnerability Alerts

Details of a flaw recently discovered in the Facebook Messenger application for Windows were disclosed Thursday by cybersecurity researchers at Reason Labs. The fault, which rests in Messenger version 460.16, could let hackers leverage the app to possibly perform malicious files already existing on a negotiated system in a bid Continue Reading