WhatsApp: 3.5 Billion WhatsApp Users Affected | 62% Indian Accounts Exposed: Study
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 20, 2025, 17:08 IST | Updated: Nov 20, 2025, 17:08 IST
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A new study has revealed that data from 3.5 billion WhatsApp users was scraped from publicly accessible information — marking one of the largest exposures in recent years. Shockingly, 62% of Indian WhatsApp accounts had their profile photos, names, and details publicly visible, making India one of the most heavily impacted countries.
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