Cops use backdoored WhatsApp photo to extract fingerprints and convict user

Andrea James

from on 2018-04-17 15:30 (#3MZ7G)

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South Wales Police announced they were able to access a WhatsApp user's photos through a backdoor, then extract fingerprint data from a picture of a weed dealer's hand to help convict 11 involved people. (more")

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