Government has a warning for these WhatsApp users: What is it and how you can stay safe

CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert concerning a security vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop for Windows versions earlier than 2.2450.6. This flaw, stemming from MIME type and file extension misconfiguration, allows attackers to disguise malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and arbitrary code execution. Users are urged to update immediately and exercise caution with attachments.