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WhatsApp mods being used to spread malware, warns Kaspersky

Using WhatsApp on Android device
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A malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod is being used to download the powerful Triada mobile trojan on Android devices.

Security researchers at Kaspersky have found an unofficial version of YoWhatsApp – which offers various customisation options to users –  is deploying malware that allows the use of a WhatsApp account without the app. The Triada trojan can be used to sign victims up to unwanted paid subscriptions and allow criminals to

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