Meta has confirmed that a new zero-click hack attack has impacted WhatsApp users—here’s what you need to know and do to stay safe.

Meta-owned WhatsApp disrupted a zero-click spyware campaign by Paragon Solutions, targeting 90 journalists and activists.

According to the chat service, an Israeli company called Paragon Solutions used group chats and PDFs to target the individuals.

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An official with Meta's popular WhatsApp chat service said the Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.

Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp messenger service said it disrupted a hacking campaign linked to Israeli spyware firm Paragon.