By Miguel Escudero
Dec 12, 2024, 00:44 AM EST
It is a secret to no one that WhatsApp It has become one of the most popular messaging applications today. The above, logically, has caused the emergence of various fraudulent apps that seek to replicate the success of the company Goal.
However, and no matter how “harmless” it may seem to download one of these unofficial versions, the truth is that by carrying out this action you run the risk of having your account WhatsApp be suspended temporarily or permanently.
And according to the new warning of WhatsAppall those users who download and use these types of apps are violating the service policies of the instant messaging application.
What are the applications that can cause the suspension of your WhatsApp account?
According to the same app, this type of applications They are characterized by offering a series of tools to “improve” the image of the app through bright colors, eye-catching elements, among others.
- GB WhatsApp: with an image very similar to that of WhatsAppthis app is characterized by offering changes to the interface in addition to adding other types of unofficial features in the application image.
- WhatsApp Plus: similar to the previous application, this one is characterized by providing a series of tools to personalize an account. WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp Red and Blue: following the previous examples, these apps are distinguished by providing important visual changes such as the image of the application itself.
As issued by WhatsAppthese types of applications can not only cause the security company Goal suspend an account. Downloading this type of apps can also cause other types of conditions such as:
- Privacy Risk: Unofficial apps mostly host malware, which can make users susceptible to theft of personal data, locations, messages, and shared files.
For all the above, WhatsApp He also pointed out that in his official app there is no advertising in any section or section. Given this, and in the event that an application of this type was downloaded, it is best to delete it as soon as possible and download the official version.
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