According to the expert, this situation is explained simply – it is often this messenger that reveals critical vulnerabilities.
For example, a recently discovered hole allowed attackers to run arbitrary code on a device and gain full-text access to it.
At the same time, Slobodchikov explained that less popular messengers could also be exposed to critical vulnerabilities. Therefore, users should be careful a priori.
Recall that previous McAfee experts announced the discovery of 16 Android apps that monetized their fake advertising actions. They forced users to perform certain actions with embedded ads.
Source: Ferra
