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Beware of Fake WhatsApp App on Google Play Store: Check Details Now
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News18•19-10-2026, 12:47
Beware of Fake WhatsApp App on Google Play Store: Check Details Now
- •A malicious fake version of WhatsApp has been spotted on the Google Play Store, posing a serious security risk.
- •The counterfeit app has already been downloaded over 500,000 times since its appearance in September.
- •While genuine WhatsApp is developed by WhatsApp LLC, the fake app is listed under the developer name Aggment Assets sallu.
- •Users are strongly advised to verify the developer name before downloading and to immediately uninstall the fake app if installed.
Key Questions Answered
The fake WhatsApp application, which was spotted on the Google Play Store, has already been downloaded more than 500,000 times by unsuspecting users.
The authentic WhatsApp Messenger application is officially published and listed under the developer name 'WhatsApp LLC' on the Google Play Store.
The deceptive imitation application impersonating WhatsApp was published on the Google Play Store by a developer operating under the name 'Agment Assets sallu'.
