

Other users may also be tricked into installing malware as the FMWhatsApp app has access to messages. The app also begins to display full-screen ads and signs them up for premium services that can cost users a lot of money.

Since users grant permissions to access SMS, storage, call logs and contacts, the malicious app has access to all of this data.

Also read: Looking for a smartphone? Check Mobile Finder here.īy enticing users with features like themes and customisation, as well as the ability to hide their ‘last seen' and ‘online' status on the app and turn off features like video calling, users who download FMWhatsApp app are infected with the trojan virus.
