WhatsApp's 'View Once' Privacy Feature Compromised by Exploitable Bug

Security researchers reveal a flaw allowing the circumvention of WhatsApp's 'View Once' media, leading to privacy concerns.

A bug in WhatsApp's 'View Once' feature allows media intended to disappear after one view to be saved and shared.
Researchers from Zengo discovered the flaw and report it can be easily exploited on non-mobile platforms.
The issue was disclosed to Meta, which is rolling out updates to address the vulnerability.
The 'View Once' feature is currently vulnerable on WhatsApp Web and desktop platforms.
Meta encourages users to send 'View Once' messages only to trusted contacts until a fix is fully implemented.