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WhatsApp for Android loophole lets private photos be accessed without unlocking

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A loophole in WhatsApp for Android lets someone see private photos on your device without the device being unlocked, which...

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The problem takes advantage of Meta AI video calls and tools to open the gallery without asking for PIN or biometric identification, although it does not affect all Android mobiles

·Madrid, Spain
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A WhatsApp breach on some Android smartphones allows you to access the photo gallery without PIN, fingerprint or unlock.

A security vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android makes it possible to access private photos when an incoming video call is made without unlocking the device.

·Germany
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9 to 5 Google broke the news on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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