As reported by the National Institute of Communication Technologies (INTECO ), there are several fake WhatsApp applications for Facebook created to steal data from users who fall for this fraud and install said tool. And it is that there are those who decide to take advantage of the fame of others to obtain economic benefit. Thus, it seems that these fake applications have spread by infecting user accounts and trying to attract new ones through the brand WhatsApp
These are fraudulent applications that, once installed, are responsible for stealing data from the user's profile, posting on their wall without any type of consent and sending emails with SPAM or to the contacts of the infected user. Issues that, although they do not always threaten our privacy, can really be uncomfortable and problematic An abuse that can be avoided and that, as recommended by INTECO, must be denounced to prevent its expansion.
So far, WhatsApp is only an application for smartphones However, there are those who take advantage of the users and the fame of these tools to commit fraud thanks to social engineeringThus, according to INTECO, these applications redirect the user to a false page orshow an error after the supposed installation. And it is that in reality does not install any type of WhatsApp, they are only a fraud to allow access to our account data from Facebook With this they can manage various issues without our knowledge and try to get our contacts
Therefore, INTECO recommends avoiding these frauds using common sense , because WhatsApp is only available, in a official way, forsmartphones Although there are methods and tools to use through the computer, are unofficialissues that can carry a risk to our privacyTherefore, do not be fooled and check the information by consulting the source of the application or a specialized media
It is also recommended to report this type of applications through the tools of the social network itself Facebook Thus, by clicking on the option How can I remove or delete an application from my account? Or in Nnotification of infringement of rights by an application we will let the appropriate people know the fraudulent operation of these tools so that no one else is harmed, or compromises your personal data
Security is an increasingly present issue on Internetand on smartphonesThe viruses, bugs and other types of Malware are already running into more powerful antivirus and updates that ensure user privacy, such as the latest from WhatsApp for iPhone, which finally encrypt and protect the content of our messages
