A spyware hack was discovered in WhatsApp in May 2019, affecting 1,400 users worldwide. The hack allowed hackers to install spyware on users' devices, giving them access to sensitive information. The spyware, called Pegasus, was developed by NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity company. The hack was carried out through a vulnerability in WhatsApp's voice calling feature. WhatsApp released a patch to fix the vulnerability and notified affected users. Users are advised to keep their WhatsApp app up to date and be cautious when receiving video calls to protect themselves from similar hacks.
Palo Alto Networks confirmed active exploitation of a patched firewall vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108). The flaw allows an attacker to gain access to the management interface and execute scripts. It can be chained with other vulnerabilities for unauthorized access to firewalls. Organizations are advised to apply patches as soon as possible. This vulnerability could be a major attack vector, allowing attackers to modify configurations and bypass security controls. Applying the patch is crucial to prevent threat actors from gaining root access to Palo Alto firewalls.