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Attack on WhatsApp. Here's how to know if it's safe

A vulnerability found in WhatsApp allows malicious software to be able to collect data from users' smartphones from the messaging app. Just one unanswered call for the software in question to be able to do its job, in a case that poses a threat to the more than 1.5 billion WhatsApp users.
Fortunately there is something you can do. Just update the messaging app to make sure you're safe and have nothing to fear. If you've enabled automatic updates for WhatsApp, your smartphone is probably already secure, but how do you know for sure? Just make sure you have version 2.19.134 of the application on Android and 2.19.51 on iOS installed.
On Android operating system just enter the Play Store, go to the menu in the upper left corner and go to 'My apps & games'. Once here you should look for WhatsApp in the tab dedicated to installed apps, go to the respective page and press 'Read more' to access the 'App Info' area, where you can know the version that has installed. If you do not have version 2.19.134 installed, you only have to upgrade.
IPhone users can also know which version of WhatsApp they have installed. If you have an iOS device enter the App Store and go to the Updates tab to search for WhatsApp. Choose the 'More' option to see the version you have installed and you should upgrade if you have a version before 2.19.51. Miguel Dias