> A surprising amount can be read from the data, and for some users, it can be life-threatening.
The entire WhatsApp profile database (including correlatable phone numbers and face photos) leaked.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/3-5-Billion-Accounts-Complete-WhatsApp-Directory-Retrieved-and-Evaluated-11083244.html
#Privacy #WhatsApp #Databreach
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