Vienna researchers retrieved all WhatsApp numbers. The 3.5 billion profiles represent the largest data leak in history—and it's worse than you might think.
  • Kissaki@programming.dev
    14·
    4 days ago

    We have found no evidence of malicious actors abusing this vector"

    “We see no evidence of that which we do not monitor.”

    These press releases/responses seem to never include “we track x and y and see no evidence”. Or “we would be able to identify them but do not see evidence”. I can only assume the worst.

    • essell@lemmy.world
      2·
      3 days ago

      announcing security measures is generally seen as a security risk in itself.

      And while that’s true, it does provide very annoying and convenient cover for untrustworthy sources.