WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, disputes that the issues are vulnerabilities and says it has no plans to amend its software. WhatsApp acknowledges that the app works as intended, and it is possible to manipulate it. But the fix – verifying every message on the platform – would either create enormous privacy risks or hamper its performance. Check Point says this is an example of how so-called “fake news” could be spread using WhatsApp. It’s not a far-fetched scenario because false information circulating on WhatsApp has been identified as possibly fueling violence in India.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/whatsapp-check-points-flaw-findings-dont-merit-patches-a-11294