Reported from Technidence, Wednesday (24/11), the use of APK implies modification of the device configuration, in which it is necessary to enable the “Install Unknown Applications” option. By performing this procedure, the user can compromise the security of the phone. The installation can take advantage of system loopholes as it completes APK downloads on unofficial sources. In addition, there is a possibility that the application is compromised with malware or viruses.
What is WhatsApp mod?
WhatsApp mods are modifications of the official app. The application brings a series of additional features such as the possibility of changing the background color of the application and simultaneous access to more than one account registered on the messenger. This modification uses the source code of the original application, making it possible to chat with WhatsApp contacts using the modified APK.
However, the mod is not in official stores, such as PlayStore or App Store. This implies that the application does not have to be hosted on a secure server, and is not verified. To download it, you need to access third-party stores and unknown sites, which can be potentially dangerous because the application can come with a range of malicious programs such as viruses, malware, spyware and adware.
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