WhatsApp for Windows lets Python, PHP scripts execute with no warning (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

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[-] ZarkleFarkle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Right, but they could define a special behaviour so it doesn't immediately run a script you click on. It is kinda your fault if you get got by this, but it would be a bit more secure with mitigations in place.

this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2024

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