WhatsApp hackers hit iPhone and Android users in advanced cyber attack

The app, owned by Facebook , reacted after concerns were raised hackers could inject surveillance software on to phones via the call function.

The company, which is owned by Facebook, said the attack bore a resemblance to spyware developed for intelligence agencies. "This attack has all the hallmarks of a private company known to work with governments to deliver spyware that reportedly takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems.

WhatsApp claims to have 1.5 billion users around the world and it released a software update on Monday. "NSO would not, or could not, use its technology in its own right to target any person or organisation, including this individual ."

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