This article first appeared on MakeUseOf.
People use secure messaging services with end-to-end encryption like WhatsApp or Telegram because they believe they will keep their messages and devices more secure. While this is generally true, there are security issues with these apps that users need to be aware of.
Recently, an exploit called media file jacking has been revealed on Android devices running WhatsApp and Telegram. If you use either of these apps, there are steps you need to take to protect yourself and your device.
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