Supposedly better WhatsApp. But this app also steals sensitive data
Despite all the fuss, WhatsApp still remains at the top of the list of the most used communication applications (not only) for mobile phones in the world. In recent months, its developers have been trying to bring a lot of interesting news, but for some users it is not enough and they try from unofficial sources. install so-called modes. One of them is, for example FMWhatsapp, currently released in version 16.80.0. So far, it may have been a really handy helper with no ulterior motives, but that’s not the case now. Kaspersky found a high risk in this application.
The mentioned tool, which promises and really also mediates various modifications for the original WhatsApp, has a weakness in the module for advertisements. The attackers manage to smuggle the Triada virus into the advertising space and, in case of the user’s inattention, into the mobile phone. He can run ads on his own, connect device owners to paid services or log in to his WhatsApp and capture even confirmation SMS. The victim is thus vulnerable to illegal activities that are carried out through her telephone.
As mentioned, specifically, this “FMWhatsapp” tool is not in the Play Store, so you shouldn’t even bother about it under normal circumstances. In addition to the traditional recommendation that you do not install applications from unverified sources, we will now point out that There are a really huge number of similarly named tools in the Play Store. Beware of these WhatsApp modes.
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Source: Kaspersky
