Is your phone number safe? The story of how WhatsApp nearly leaked it
Vulnerability in WhatsApp revealed billions of active accounts. Avast explains, why it’s important to keep your phone number private. When we think about protecting our personal data, we often think of our home address, passwords, or banking credentials. But a recent discovery of vulnerability in WhatsApp shows that our phone numbers deserve the same caution. For many of us, WhatsApp is the go-to app for quick communication. It's where we plan family dinners, send memes, and catch up with friends.