Many popular mobile applications like WhatsApp, Signal, and ChatGPT are at risk of being copied by rogue applications that mimic their names and logos to deceive users. To avoid downloading these fake apps, it is important to follow certain steps.
The first step is to always download apps from the official stores, such as the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android. Avoid clicking on any web links and search for the app directly in your operating system’s dedicated store.
To differentiate between a real app and an imitation, it is recommended to check the name of the publisher. WhatsApp’s publisher is Meta, Signal’s is the Signal Foundation, and ChatGPT’s is OpenAI.
Pay attention to the name and logo of the app, as they can often raise doubts. If something seems suspicious, verify the company’s official branding to ensure authenticity. Additionally, read reviews, particularly more recent ones, to gain insight from other users.
Fortunately, most of these impostor apps are swiftly removed from the App Store and Google Play once they are reported as malicious. In case of doubt, it is better to wait and avoid downloading something uncertain. – AFP Relaxnews
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