Meta has sued the companies behind the malware that was detected in July 2022 and resulted in the theft of at least 1 million WhatsApp accounts. Here are the details in the petition…
The parent company of WhatsApp, the world’s most popular instant messaging platform Metabecame the first party of a remarkable lawsuit. The company announced that it has filed a lawsuit against companies named “HeyMods”, “Highlight Mobi” and “HeyWatsApp”. Meta, in his complaint petition, these companies, At least 1 million WhatsApp accounts He says they have taken possession of it and used it for their own purposes.
According to Meta’s claim, these companies developed malware and Google Play StoreThey even published it. Applications, which are also available on APK sites, allow users to access WhatsApp information and to send spam messages was used. In fact, AppUpdater for WhatsPlus 2021 GB Yo FM HeyMods, added to the Google Play Store by HeyMods, was downloaded by 1 million users.
Media such as gambling sites were advertised through stolen accounts!
The developer companies that Meta blamed were coming across users using different methods. For example “Theme Store for ZapIt may seem like it is intended to offer brand new themes to Android phones with the application named “, or a “fake” application that offers more features than WhatsApp with the application called “AppUpdater for WhatsPlus 2021 GB Yo FM HeyMods”. Update for WhatsApp Plus support was available.
Of course, these had nothing to do with WhatsApp or Meta, and users were not aware of it. Developers who consciously or unconsciously steal the accounts on the phones where these applications are installed, then through these numbers like a gambling site. illegal advertising sent messages with content. How many people these messages reach, how they are affected by this situation Unknown.
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As a matter of fact, this case is hardly surprising. Because WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart, made a statement on the subject in July and said that they evaluated all possibilities, including the legal process regarding these companies. Cathcart also warns users that no WhatsApp application other than unofficial WhatsApp should not be loaded had emphasized.
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-sues-app-dev-for-stealing-over-1-million-whatsapp-accounts/