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WhatsApp patches the encryption trick that confirmed a block

Summary by WABetaInfo
Users could verify whether someone had blocked them on WhatsApp, just by checking the encryption verification in their contact info. WhatsApp has now closed that loophole. The check now passes even in those chats where users have actually been blocked. Key Points Details Story about: Encryption verification to detect a block Status: Fixed Availability: The […]
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WABetaInfo broke the news on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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