A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive, Attaullah Baig, has made serious allegations against Meta. He claims the company exposed billions of users to significant data risks.
Key Accusations:- Unrestricted Data Access: Baig states 1,500 Meta engineers had unrestricted access to sensitive user data, including contacts and IP addresses.
- Daily Account Compromises: He alleges over 100,000 accounts were compromised daily due to inadequate security measures.
- Negligent Security Practices: Basic protection protocols were reportedly neglected.
Baig asserts he warned top executives, including Mark Zuckerberg*, about these vulnerabilities. He was reportedly fired in February for "poor performance" after raising these concerns.
Meta denies all accusations.
Source: The Guardian
