Users beware: This ongoing WhatsApp glitch means photos you send are less private than you think

A flaw in the app’s Snapchat-like function means message recipients can save photos and videos you sent that were meant to disappear, security researchers found.

WhatsApp is one of the most trusted sites used by Gen Z. According to the company, more than half of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35 have the app on their devices. It has also become a way for users to communicate abroad, as well as a more social environment than other messaging platforms as the app has rolled out community chats.