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Interesting article today revealing that WhatsApp was hacked to spy on people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A timely reminder that security is an item that must remain constantly in our mind. Just because someone says it\u2019s secure doesn\u2019t mean it is. Organisational reputation should be a consideration when both using technology and considering your risk appetite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Interesting article today revealing that WhatsApp was hacked to spy on people. A timely reminder that security is an item that must remain constantly in our mind. Just because someone says it\u2019s secure doesn\u2019t mean it is. 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