WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging mobile applications and is often targeted by scammers.
Android users have been strongly cautioned by WhatsApp to beware of bogus instant messaging program versions. The warning was sent via a tweet thread from WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, who stated that users who use any modified versions of the program will face serious consequences. One of the most widely used mobile instant messaging apps is WhatsApp, which has almost two billion active users. Scammers that wish to deceive consumers via various methods frequently target it.
In his tweet, Mr Cathcart said that the security research team of the company found some malicious apps that claim to offer services similar to WhatsApp. “Recently our security team discovered hidden malware within apps – offered outside of Google Play – from a developer called “HeyMods” that included “Hey WhatsApp” and others,” he said in the tweet.
“These apps promised new features but were just a scam to steal personal information stored on people’s phones. We’ve shared what we found with Google and worked with them to combat the malicious apps,” Mr Cathcart further said.
The fake versions of WhatsApp are not available on Google Play Store, but users are lured into downloading these apps from unofficial sources. Mr Cathcart’s warning is for these users.
“Google Play Protect on Android can now detect and disable previously downloaded malicious fake versions of WhatsApp. We appreciate the help of Google for their continued work to
A report claimed that the business has unveiled a beta version of the new Catalyst-based WhatsApp client for macOS. The WhatsApp beta version for macOS is reportedly very different from the current appearance, according to a report from WABetaInfo.prevent malicious apps from proliferating on Android devices,” tweeted the WhatsApp head.
