Fake WhatsApp App Fools Over 500,000 Users on Google Play
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A fraudulent app posing as WhatsApp has been available on the Google Play Store since September, amassing over 500,000 downloads. The imposter app appeared in sponsored search results above the genuine version. It was eventually removed from the store.
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After Chrome, we now have a WhatsApp dupe on the Play Store with 500,0...
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