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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

WhatsApp’s ex security chief accuses Meta of putting billions at risk

WhatsApp’s security practices have been called into question by the messaging app’s former cyber security head - (AFP via Getty Images)

The former security chief of WhatsApp has accused the messaging app’s parent company Meta of violating cyber security regulations and putting billions of users at risk.

Attaullah Baig, who joined the company in 2021 before his contract was terminated in 2025, filed a lawsuit with the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday alleging that Meta dismissed security issues to instead prioritise user growth.

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