WhatsApp fixes bug that leaked group chats on Google Search

WhatsApp has resolved an issue wherein some of its private groups and user profiles were accessible on Google Search.

The development comes at a time when WhatsApp is facing a backlash from its users over its new privacy policy and terms of service that seeks to share more user data with parent Facebook. On Monday, ET reported that several Indian and multinational companies had started issuing advisories to staff, asking them to avoid sharing sensitive company information on WhatsApp and stop using the platform for critical business calls.

The bug, spotted by cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia and first reported by Gadgets360, allowed users to join a private WhatsApp group, see their participants and phone numbers along with updates shared within the group.