Fake WhatsApp and Instagram apps that can steal personal data

Android smartphone users should be increasingly alert to malware infections on their devices.

Fake WhatsApp and Instagram apps that can steal personal data

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Is this any different than the legit apps?

/S
- Beat me to it . But also why the /s ? Its just who your data go to innit ? Do you prefer it be zuck or something ?
Such apps are not rare. In fact, some of them even make it to Ubuntu's Snap Store. This is why you should always be careful when downloading something to your system
- tbh, you can't ask or expect that from users, people aren't wired to be careful all the time... they need something ( or someone ) to babysit them..
  
  the best solution is to build a system that defends itself, and it's really hard to break into by an attacker
  
  I have a different opinion on this. I think the user should be responsible. If they allow someone to break in, it's their problem. That means users should have some technical knowledge. There's nothing wrong with antiviruses and stuff but forcing them isn't right and can turn into censorship or other unethical restrictions at some point (there already were such cases)