WhatsApp Security Alert: 'GhostPairing' Flaw Threatens Accounts; Smartwatch Support Coming

• WhatsApp is testing a new 'Peripherals' option in its 'Linked Devices' section for iOS beta users, showing connected smartwatches and wearables.
• This feature will display the device name and how long WhatsApp was active on the wearable, with future support for smart glasses.
• India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, issued a high-severity advisory for a critical vulnerability called 'GhostPairing' in WhatsApp's device-linking feature.
• The 'GhostPairing' exploit allows attackers to take complete control of a user's WhatsApp account without needing a password, OTP, or SIM swap.
• Attackers can gain real-time access to chat history, sensitive media, and live messages by sending a deceptive link from a compromised trusted contact.

Why It Matters: WhatsApp introduces smartwatch support but faces a critical 'GhostPairing' security vulnerability.