WhatsApp Gets New Features, But India Warns of Critical 'Ghostpairing' Flaw

• WhatsApp launched new features for the holiday season, including a "2026 Sticker Pack" and animated status updates.
• New video call effects like fireworks and confetti, plus animated confetti reactions for messages, are also available.
• India's CERT-In issued a high-security alert for a critical WhatsApp vulnerability called "Ghostpairing."
• The "Ghostpairing" flaw allows hackers to fully control accounts without passwords via fraudulent verification pages.
• CERT-In urges Indian citizens to be cautious of suspicious links, even from known contacts, to prevent account takeover.

Why It Matters: WhatsApp rolls out fun new features, but users must beware of a critical 'Ghostpairing' security vulnerability.