The bifurcated versions of WhatsApp ( WhatsApp Plus, GBWhatsApp, OGWhatsApp ) are not safe to use even though they may promise you to provide some countless features which are not available in traditional WhatsApp from the original developer.
These fictitious Apps like
WhatsApp Plus, GBWhatsApp, OGWhatsApp or for any instance any other modified
versions of WhatsApp may hinder your privacy as the messages are not served
from the authentic servers like the one which is hosted by WhatsApp LLC. from
Facebook.
Below are some elaborated risk factors you
should know before installing truncated versions of WhatsApp.
Threat 1. ~ Prone to Malware Injections
According to the online
researchers at Internet Research Institute, the modified versions of WhatsApp
are more prone to inject Malware and Spyware due to less secure hosted servers.
They are more vulnerable to cause damage to users data. Be more
precautious if you usually like sending your vital information(such
as visa card, mastercards etc.) on these modified platforms.
Threat 2. ~ Modified Versions are not encrypted
The modified versions of
WhatsApp are not encrypted and thus whatever messages you send may be read by a
third party. WhatsApp is well known for his enormous encryptions and you
using modified versions of WhatsApp renders you an exception to the original WhatsApp
encryption is provides.
It is very much
dangerous to send any confidential info like Banking credentials, Passwords or
any other personal detail which may put your privacy at risk.
Threat 3.~It Leads to WhatsApp Ban
Using WhatsApp Plus or GBWhatsApp is not illegal but it is against WhatsApps policies. This may trigger the company to put a permanent ban on your WhatsApp usage.
Threat 3.~ Irrational Permission Access
These apps ask for
permissions which are generally unnecessary for working of the mere messaging app.
The replicated app, could harness users
personal info which could be dangerous if your phone is used for any business
purpose.
The modified WhatsApps
could be potentially dangerous to the users, thus I recommend you to do not
download them even though they seem to be very much appealing.
You
can follow this link to read much more of App permissions on your smart phones.
Anyway, nothing is private online. But it is very much great
to be aware of these tricks and be cyber conscious of what happens behind the
scenes.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Adjust app permissions from settings.
- If you want your peace of mind just Uninstall such apps.
- And install solely the legit WhatsApp app from google playstore.
- Most users preffer the usage of Dual WhatsApp account on a single phone– Kindly read this Blog to know the best and secure Method.
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