SaralnamaFormer WhatsApp security head Attaullah Baig filed a lawsuit against Meta on in San Francisco. He claims 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data without proper oversight. Baig alleges Meta violated cybersecurity rules and retaliated when he reported issues. He says he was fired in for poor performance after raising concerns. Meta denies the allegations, stating Baig's role was exaggerated and his work subpar. The case adds to scrutiny of Meta's data protection practices. Users can protect their WhatsApp accounts by enabling two-factor authentication and being cautious about sharing personal information. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 09:22 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former WhatsApp security head Attaullah Baig filed a lawsuit against Meta on in San Francisco
- He claims 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data without proper oversight
- Baig alleges Meta violated cybersecurity rules and retaliated when he reported issues