A fake version of WhatsApp has been downloaded a million times already

Although Google has been introducing improvements to increase security in the Play Store for some time, we can still find malicious applications. Occasionally an application that causes malware comes up. Now, a dangerous app is rediscovered. This time it is a copy of WhatsApp. The app in question looks the same, but it is a fake app.

A fake version of WhatsApp has been downloaded a million times already

It was users through Reddit who raised the alarm about this application. This version appears under the name Update WhatsApp Messenger in the Play Store. So far it has managed to deceive many users, as their downloads now exceed one million.

Fake WhatsApp Update on #GooglePlay. Under the "same" dev name. Incl. To Unicode whitespace. One Million downloadshttps: //t.co/qjqxd6n6HP pic.twitter.com/dmvTksqpuP

- Nikolaos Chrysaidos (@virqdroid) November 3, 2017

Fake WhatsApp version

Users who have believed that it was the real application and downloaded it have been surprised. Actually, inside there is a second application. This application is full of ads. This appears to be the real target of the attack. In order for users to believe that it is the true version of WhatsApp, an identical interface has been created.

In addition, the creators have managed to get WhatsApp Inc out of the app description. in the name. Something that has also helped the confusion of many users. Although the worrying thing is that it has managed to bypass all of Google's security controls.

After the leak of this news, Google has finally removed the application from the Play Store. But, there are many users who have the application installed. Therefore, if you are one of those who have downloaded this fake WhatsApp, it is recommended that you remove it as soon as possible from your phone.