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Fake WhatsApp App Used for Government Spying, Users Notified

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WhatsApp has alerted hundreds of users about a fake application that was actually government-sponsored spyware. The malicious app, disguised as a legitimate version of WhatsApp, was used to collect user data and monitor communications. The incident highlights the growing threat of sophisticated surveillance tools and the importance of downloading apps only from trusted sources. The spyware is believed to have originated in Italy.

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TechCrunch English 1 apr. 2026, 19:34 (acum 2 ore)

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware

The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.

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