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WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app made by government spyware maker - TechCrunch

Nobody is talking about the real AI security threat. While everyone debates model safety, government spyware is targeting business leaders through fake apps.

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Why it matters

This represents a critical security risk for business leaders and executives who rely on messaging platforms for sensitive communications. The sophistication of government-backed spyware operations targeting popular business tools demands immediate attention to enterprise security protocols.

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3 to know

  1. Hundreds of WhatsApp users targeted

  2. Government spyware maker created fake app

  3. Users received official notifications from WhatsApp

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