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WhatsApp Android loophole and Google AdX ruling detailed

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A security vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android has been discovered, allowing unauthorized access to private photos without unlocking the device. Separately, a judge has ruled that Google will not be forced to sell its AdX business but must implement unspecified behavioral changes following a legal dispute. AI

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WhatsApp Android loophole and Google AdX ruling detailed

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