Ex-WhatsApp Security Chief Sues Meta Over Alleged Flaws, Retaliation

Sep 10, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

In a high-stakes legal battle, Meta faces a lawsuit from its former WhatsApp security chief alleging serious security vulnerabilities and retaliation for raising concerns, while Meta contests the claims and his significance.

Key Points

  • A former Meta employee sues the company over alleged security flaws at WhatsApp
  • The ex-WhatsApp security head claims he faced retaliation after notifying leaders about the issues
  • Meta disputes the allegations and downplays the employee's role and ranking

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