A simple Google search could reveal as many as 470,000 WhatsApp group invite links, according to reports. Once an individual finds an invitation, they can join the group and potentially find out members’ phone numbers. It is especially troubling that these invitations have been published online as the messaging app is supposed to facilitate the ability for users to communicate amongst each other in total privacy.
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