Is WhatsApp unsafe? Ex-security chief sues Meta with big accusations

Here is a 202-word summary of the news article: A former head of security at WhatsApp and Meta, Attaullah Baig, is suing his former employer, alleging that WhatsApp contains significant security flaws that violate GDPR laws and a previous agreement with the FTC. Baig claims he repeatedly raised concerns about these issues, but they were ignored or he was urged not to complain further. The lawsuit alleges that around 1,500 people had unrestricted access to sensitive user data, including contact details, profile pictures, and IP addresses. This data could have been accessed and shared without users' knowledge. Baig states that only six people were responsible for security and data protection at WhatsApp, which had around 3,000 employees in 2021. Additionally, Baig argues that WhatsApp is in breach of GDPR regulations by maintaining extensive user data logs, given its over 3 billion users worldwide. He also admits that WhatsApp lacks the capacity to adequately secure its service against cyber attacks and account takeovers by fraudsters. Meta has denied the allegations, stating that Baig was dismissed for poor performance, not his security concerns. The company maintains that user security and privacy are important priorities at WhatsApp. The lawsuit is currently in the early stages, with no court date set.