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WhatsApp may expose the OS you use to run it – which could expose you to crooks (go.theregister.com)

submitted 1 month ago by lemmydev2@infosec.pub to c/pulse_of_truth@infosec.pub

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Messaging service creates persistent user IDs that have different qualities on each device An analysis of Meta's WhatsApp messaging software reveals that it may expose which operating system a user is running, and their device setup information – including the number of linked devices.…

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[–] Embargo@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

Imagine writing "may" and "could" into your scary headline.