A critical security risk has emerged for Windows users of WhatsApp Desktop who also have Python installed. Attackers can exploit a flaw in how WhatsApp Desktop handles .pyz (Python archive) files, delivering arbitrary code execution on the victim’s machine with a single click. Researchers have discovered that a maliciously crafted .pyz file—normally used to bundle Python applications—can be disguised […]

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