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Meta Warns Users of Fake WhatsApp Spyware Linked to Italian Firm

Meta has issued a warning to approximately 200 users who unknowingly installed a fake, spyware-laden version of WhatsApp, reportedly developed by the Italian spyware manufacturer Asigint.

2 Apr, 07:07 — 2 Apr, 07:07
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5d ago

WhatsApp has an alert on fake app that some iPhone users in Italy downloaded

WhatsApp has warned users about a fake surveillance app that tricked hundreds of iPhone users in Italy. An Italian surveillance company, ASIGINT, is reportedly behind the operation, distributing a malicious app that impersonated WhatsApp to spy on targeted individuals. Users are urged to download apps only from official sources to prevent such incidents.

By TOI TECH DESK

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Times of India2 Apr, 07:07First to report

WhatsApp has an alert on fake app that some iPhone users in Italy downloaded

6h later
hvg2 Apr, 13:03

Letöltötte a WhatsAppot? Lehet, hogy igazából kémprogram volt

der-standard2 Apr, 13:30Latest update

Spionage: Meta warnt Nutzer, die gefakten Whatsapp-Client installiert hatten

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