""Our security team proactively identified around 200 users primarily in Italy who we believe may have downloaded this malicious unofficial client. We have logged them out, alerted to the risks to their privacy and security that come with downloading fake unofficial clients, and encouraged them to remove it and download the official WhatsApp app.""
""Our priority has been protecting the users who may have been tricked into downloading this fake iOS app," said Franklin."
"Last year, TechCrunch revealed that SIO was behind a series of malicious Android apps that contained its spyware, including fake versions of WhatsApp, as well as fake customer support tools for cellphone providers."
"Using fake apps against targets of surveillance is a well-established tactic used by authorities in Italy, who often get."
WhatsApp identified approximately 200 users in Italy who downloaded a malicious version of its app containing government spyware. The company logged these users out and warned them about the risks associated with unofficial clients. Users were encouraged to uninstall the fake app and download the official version. WhatsApp plans to take legal action against the spyware firm SIO, which has a history of creating malicious apps, including fake versions of WhatsApp and customer support tools.
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