Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
WhatsApp Alerts Users Targeted by Government Spyware Disguised as Fake App
By Isha
WhatsApp has issued urgent notifications to hundreds of users who inadvertently installed a malicious, counterfeit version of the app. Investigations reveal the fake software was actually sophisticated government-grade spyware designed to monitor private communications and harvest personal data. This security breach underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored surveillance.
Read full story at Techcrunch