WhatsApp: a critical flaw allows access to your photos without unlocking your phone

A flaw in WhatsApp allows access to photos on an Android smartphone even when it is locked. This vulnerability, revealed by _Mobile Hacker_, can be exploited without technical skills by using a video call. WhatsApp acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix while downplaying the severity of the situation. This problem is part of a series of flaws encountered by the app in 2026.