Just In
- 1 hr ago Lenovo Tab M11 with MediaTek Chipset, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Check Price, Specifications
- 1 hr ago Realme 12x 5G Launch Date in India set for April 2: Key Specifications, Design Revealed
- 3 hrs ago Poco C61 with MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, 90Hz Display, Android 14 Launched in India: Price, Specs, Availability
- 4 hrs ago Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Renders, Specifications Leaked Online: Possible April 3 Launch
Don't Miss
- News Himachal Assembly Bypolls: BJP Picks 6 Congress Rebels As Candidates
- Movies Tillu Square: Anupama Parameswaran Opens About Intimate Car Scene; Says It Was Uncomfortable Doing Romance...
- Sports SRH vs MI Head To Head Stats, Results & Record in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad Ahead of IPL 2024 Match 8
- Education NVS Non Teaching Recruitment 2024; Apply online for 1377 Posts, Check out for more details
- Automobiles Exploring The Safety Debate Between Manual And Automatic Transmissions
- Finance Down 45% & 25% In 20 Days: RBI Orders Special Audits On Two NBFCs; Shares Plunge As Much As 6%
- Lifestyle Taapsee Pannu Marries Mathias Boe In A Low Key Ceremony In Rajasthan, Unlocking Dunki Star's Edgy Style
- Travel Learn About the Types of US Visas Available for Indian Immigrants and the Visa Process
WhatsApp Plus: Here’s why the fake app is creating the buzz
Beware of the fake WhatsApp versions available for download!
WhatsApp is one of the most popular and widely used messaging platforms. Undoubtedly, WhatsApp has over 1.5 billion monthly active users across the world. To enhance the experience for its wide user base, the platform has been coming up with timely updates bringing many new features. However, the instant messaging platform is also prone to some shortfalls such as the data collection issue. The other major concern for the users is caused by the fake versions of the app.
In an attempt to make use of the popularity of WhatsApp, some developers have come up with fake counterparts those are also available for download for the users. One such app is WhatsApp Pus, which is pretty popular among users for its moniker. A lot of users mistake it for the original version as it is quite similar to it.
Lately, we have been coming across several reports that the WhatsApp Plus is being used by many users and that they must delete the app immediately. These reports point out that the app is sharing the user data and replacing the same with malware. If you are not convinced by these reports, we have come up with a few reasons suggesting why you should not use such fake apps and the risks associated with the same.
What is WhatsApp Plus?
WhatsApp Plus is an unofficial modified APK, which is available on the web and not on the Google Play Store. If you install these APKs on your device, then the same will not be overwritten on the original version of the app. Basically, the APKs work as a standalone app so that you get to use two WhatsApp accounts in the same device. This functionality is available in the many smartphones these days with the official apps itself, so why should you install unofficial APKs for the purpose.
What's the risk?
If you are wondering what risk these modified APKs or fake apps might bring in, then you should check out the points given below.
Your data isn't secure
The WhatsApp Mods will be used to send and receive messages and there is no assurance that your messages are not passing through third-party servers. In the worst case, your data can be exploited by these apps or servers.
Third-party update
While the official apps receive updates via the Google Play Store, the WhatsApp Plus and other modified APKs do not receive updates from the Play Store. To update these mods, you need to visit third-party sites and install the same manually. This process might involve harmful ads and malware.
Getting banned by WhatsApp
Back in 2015, when the WhatsApp Plus was in use by many, WhatsApp banned the users of the app on the grounds of 'terms of service' violation. This was a temporary ban for 24 hours. The users were asked to uninstall the third-party app and replace it with the official app from Google Play Store to resume the services.
Too many ads
WhatsApp owned by Facebook is free and will not have any ads. On the contrary, the WhatsApp Plus modified APK from unauthorized developers will be feature a lot of ads in order to generate revenue.
-
99,999
-
1,29,999
-
69,999
-
41,999
-
64,999
-
99,999
-
29,999
-
63,999
-
39,999
-
1,56,900
-
1,39,900
-
1,29,900
-
79,900
-
65,900
-
12,999
-
96,949
-
16,499
-
38,999
-
49,999
-
30,700
-
36,999
-
38,999
-
1,17,840
-
35,000
-
23,960
-
82,510
-
16,258
-
25,999
-
26,999
-
31,999