Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Never use modified WhatsApp applications that offer the ability to wiretapping. Because some applications pose dangers to their users.
Some of these applications are Social Spy and WhatsApp GB. Both offer many features that are not available on the official WhatsApp. These applications will not be found in official application stores such as the Play Store. So it can only be installed via the website and carries the risk of personal data theft. WhatsApp even gave a strong warning to its users who use the application. The company does not hesitate to block user accounts who are still caught using it.
“If you receive an in-app message stating that your account is “Temporarily blocked”, this means you may be using an unsupported version of WhatsApp and not the official WhatsApp application,” WhatsApp wrote.
The temporary blocking warning will be raised to permanent if the user continues to use the dangerous application.
The following is a further explanation regarding GB WhatsApp and Social Spy:
GB WhatsApp
This application is a modification of the official WhatsApp platform. The shape is the same but has many features that are not yet available in the Meta subsidiary application. These are the features:
- WhatsApp Pay
- Dark mode
- Changing themes
- You can download lots of cool themes on GB WhatsApp
- Can use more than one WA number
- Varied language options
- Can copy and download other users' status
- Capable of sending videos up to 50 MB
- Hide online status and double check mark
- Hide viewed messages and sent message status
- There is an always online feature
- Can send more than 10 photos or images
- New and special emojis for GB WhatsApp users
Backup feature
- Can add stickers from Google Play
- Various launcher icons
- There is a feature to hide writing or typing status
- Can hide recording status
- Connected to WhatsApp Web, but the GB WhatsApp feature cannot work
- Automatic message reply
- Create and use themes that can be used by other GB WhatsApp users
- Can share audio up to 100MB
- Has a video status limit of up to 7 minutes
- Password enable feature
- Cool tick style
- Can change the icon on the notification
- More Gifs available
- Can change video player
- Logs available
- Message Scheduler
This application also contains dangers for its users. For example, it can intercept message contents, chat history, calls and other activities. Here are some of the dangers of using WhatsApp Social Spy:
1. Theft of Personal Data
Users will be asked to fill out the usual survey. The total is three surveys with different filling times. However, in each survey you will be asked to fill in personal data. Remember to never fill in any data, including personal data, in this survey.
2. Viruses
Using this application also has the potential to damage the device, the same as what happens when using GB WhatsApp. Social Spy will display many unclear commands. It is possible that the device will be infiltrated by malware and spyware.
3. Tools for Fraud
Applications like Social Spy WhatsApp open loopholes for phishing and fraudulent activities. By visiting untrusted sites, irresponsible parties can easily access your login credentials and personal data. The consequences can vary, from losing funds in your bank account to being entangled in various detrimental fraud schemes.
4. Violation of Privacy and Legal Rights
Using applications such as Social Spy WhatsApp is actually an act of violating privacy and violating applicable law.
Interception of someone's personal data without consent is a serious violation of privacy, and leaked information can be misused for bad purposes by irresponsible parties.
Not only that, tapping activities using applications like this can result in serious legal consequences, such as lawsuits and criminal penalties
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