New WhatsApp bug lets blocked contacts send messages

A new kind of bug has been detected in the popular messaging app WhatsApp, where blocked contacts are able to send messages to the contact that blocked them.

The social media messaging app WhatsApp is facing yet another bug where different users have reported to get messages from contacts that they have blocked. Along with letting the blocked contacts to message users, the bug also allows them to view their display picture and status.

The bug has affected both Android and iOS users, which indicates that the issue is in WhatsApp’s server. Many users took to the micro-blogging site Twitter to express their issues.

Guys please, why am I still getting WhatsApp messages from this person even when I already blocked him?

Is there a new way to blocking a number from sending you messages on WhatsApp?

Please help!!! pic.twitter.com/GuUrq1nSjT

— Ariyo Ose (@Osesax) May 22, 2018

So people can send you messages even when they're blocked on your whatsapp. 😥😥 my stalker is back. Jesus help me.

— iLaxitive #Umnyisi (@TheBarbieM) May 22, 2018

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Moreover, according to Express.co, WhatsApp has acknowledged the bug saying, “We are aware of the issue and are rolling out a fix.”

However, for now, users can follow certain steps to fix the bug. In order to fix the bug, the user would have to unblock the contact that sent a message and block them again, explained Independent.

It looks blocked contacts might sometimes be able to see your profile picture and last seen. It really seems a server side bug.
I recommend you to remove the blocked contact from your Address Book, to configure Privacy Settings on “My Contacts” and mute the blocked contact’s chat

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) May 23, 2018