GgoogleIN first seen 27 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #3

Fake WhatsApp app on Google Play downloaded over 500,000 times

Original: व्हाट्सएप

A counterfeit WhatsApp application appeared on Google Play and was downloaded more than 500,000 times before being flagged. Reports say the fake app mimicked the popular messaging service, raising concerns about users' data security and the effectiveness of app-store screening. Users in India are being warned to verify app publishers before downloading messaging apps.

Why now: Widespread downloads of a fake WhatsApp app raise fresh concerns about app-store security and user data safety.

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• बहाने नहीं चलेंगे, प्लान बताओ... डिजिटल ठगी पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट सख्‍त, व्हाट्सएप से पूछे गंभीर सवाल · News18 Hindi
• गूगल प्ले पर आया नकली व्हाट्सऐप, 5 लाख से ज्यादा बार हुई डाउनलोड · NewsBytes

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