The popular messaging app WhatsApp has many non-original versions. The size of the danger in these third-party WhatsApp applications, which say that they provide more features to users, is growing day by day.
Android.Spy.4498 trojan threat appeared in apps that copy WhatsApp owned by Meta. This trojan, which affects WhatsApp users, has become more common recently, according to reports from security experts. So what is Android.Spy.4498 and how can you be protected?
Android.Spy.4498 trojan threat for WhatsApp users
According to the latest reports, Android.Spy.4498 trojan, which attacks especially via WhatsApp, became one of the fastest spreading threats of 2022. This virus placed in applications that imitate the original WhatsApp; potentially access your banking information, social media and personal information.
Android.Spy.4498 trojan, which gains the right to access your data through the applications you have installed on your phone, can read the notifications coming to your phone to bypass the two-step verification requested by many banking applications.
In addition, the trojan has the potential to automatically install other malicious or adware applications without your knowledge.
How do I protect myself from WhatsApp virus?
It should be noted that there is a danger of Android.Spy.4498 in third-party WhatsApp applications. Experts recommend removing software other than the official application, especially GBWhatsApp, OBWhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus.
Actually, you don’t need to do much to protect yourself from trojans embedded in fake apps. All you have to do is not download apps outside of official stores like App Store or Google Play. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to fake applications, especially on Google Play.
So what do you think about this threat? Do not forget to share your views with us in the comments section or on the SDN Forum.
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