Meanwhile, CNBC reported last month that mobile messaging apps - including WeChat - were being used for malicious purposes, allowing hackers to “steal sensitive information and send it back to a remote server.” Worryingly, there is also no shortage of videos and posts online about how to hack WeChat accounts. Users who encounter any issues can contact the team by leaving feedback in the “WeChat Team” WeChat account.Īt the end of August, British police warned of a scam on WeChat that attempted to trick users into purchasing gift cards or online shopping credits in return for offline sexual services.Once the security flaw was discovered, the team immediately took steps to secure against any theft of user information and reported the incident to relevant law enforcement. The WeChat tech team has extensive experience combating attempts to hack our systems.
A preliminary investigation into the flaw has revealed that there has been no theft of users’ information or money, but the WeChat team will continue to closely monitor the situation.Newer versions of WeChat (versions 6.2.6 or greater) are not affected. The flaw, described in recent media reports, only affects WeChat v6.2.5 for iOS.
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