A few months back, Will Cathcart, Head of WhatsApp at Meta, has also warned users against using this fake WhatsApp that can compromise users' data on their phones. The app is being spread via the VidMate app. That's not all, the researchers have found another YoWhatsApp clone named 'WhatsApp Plus,' having the same malicious functionality. Besides that the attackers can also eavesdrop on the conversations, steal identity data, and much more. The scary thing about this app is stealing WhatsApp's access keys and allowing attackers to perform various actions without the user's consent. The YoWhatsApp campaign was first detected by security researchers at Kaspersky. The app even lets users customize the interface or block access to chats, attracting users to install it.

The malicious app is promoted through advertisements on popular Android applications like Snaptube and Vidmate.

The permissions are even granted to the Triada Trojan that's embedded in the app. YoWhatsApp is a fully working messenger app that asks the same permissions as the standard WhatsApp app including accessing SMS. It allows hackers to compromise users' accounts and steal their information. Recently, a fake WhatsApp look-alike app named YoWhatsApp has popped up on the internet that is scamming users by tricking them into using fake versions of the app riddled with malware. Its growing popularity has made it a hotbed for cyber criminals. WhatsApp, the instant messaging app is a go-to app for texting, calling, video calling, education, business purposes and much more.

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