WhatsApp has resolved a privacy flaw that allowed users to confirm if they were blocked by checking encryption verification in contact info, ensuring enhanced user confidentiality.
The fix is available on Android and iOS
Jun 29, 2026
03:10 pm
What's the storyWhatsApp has addressed a security loophole that allowed users to confirm if they had been blocked by someone.
The issue was tied to the encryption verification feature in the app's contact info section.
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