WhatsApp attack: BBC News Review

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The story: Facebook has confirmed that a serious vulnerability in its WhatsApp messaging service allowed attackers to install spyware on the phones of users. Researchers say the software has been used to target human rights lawyers. Key words and phrases: vulnerable open to attack or injury • Your computer may be vulnerable to attack if you don't update your software. • Schools have procedures in place to protect vulnerable children. infiltrate secretly become part of something • Spyware is designed to infiltrate your computer. • The gang was infiltrated by an undercover detective, leading to criminal convictions. malicious intended to damage • The system was attacked by a malicious computer virus. • We've been talking about your divorce - but we're not being malicious. We're concerned about you. [Cover: Getty Images] You'll find more on this story on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-9/session-90 Learning English is easy! Improve your English with our free English videos and lessons on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and English exams. Please use English when you comment. For more free English lessons and videos visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com

Published 2019-05-14 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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