GBWhatsApp: The Thrill, Risks and Consequences
Besides being popular with cheats, using the app poses some serious security risks
What is GBWhatsApp?
GBWhatsApp, released in 2014, is a modified APK of the original messenger, available only for Android phones. To download the app, which is not present in the Google Play Store, users need to resort to links of dubious origin, hosted on unofficial platforms. Despite the numerous security risks, the cloned version of WhatsApp is very successful because of the promise of “exclusive” features in the messenger.
GBWhatsApp was created by customized version of WhatsApp developed by Omar. Which gives you a lot of features than the official version of WhatsApp. Like several other similar options, the app works as a kind of clone of the official messaging app. It has the same structure and interface as the original but differs by offering additional features that are not available in WhatsApp e.g. the ability to take the “online” out of the app.
Although the creators claim to use the same encryption server as Meta’s service, it is not possible to certify that they obey the same privacy and security policies.
Risks of using GBWhatsApp
No official website the main disadvantage of GB WhatsApp is that it has no official website. That means if your data is leaked by using GB WhatsApp then you can do nothing. Because it is an APK – a modified version that is not available for download in the official app stores – the user needs to download the mod on unknown websites.
Not verified by play protect – this app is not verified by Google play protect. Because this app does not follow the play store's terms and conditions.
Contains hidden viruses or malware – there is a lot of chance to inject viruses or malware through GB WhatsApp on your phone. Because GB WhatsApp is hosted on a less secure hosted server. To install GBWhatsApp on an Android smartphone, it is necessary to activate the unofficial app installation key – which opens the door for malware infection of the phone if the download is contaminated.
Messages are not safe there's a chance that your personal messages with your loved ones are accessible to a third party. Mods have bugs that can have backdoor passes third persons to access your data. The third person can read all information that you share via the app because GBWhatsApp is hosted on a less secure server. The user may end up exposing various data, both personal and third-party, since it is not possible to know for sure how the mod handles the information disclosed in the app – which makes it easier for hackers to apply scams.
Functional superiority of GBWhatsApp
The enthusiasm for the cloned version is due to its “unique” functions, which do not exist in the original WhatsApp. Examples are the ability to hide online status, customize the app to make the interface colorful, schedule messages, read deleted messages, create broadcast lists with up to 600 contacts and create self-destruct messages. Furthermore, in MOD it is possible to download statuses and connect more than one number in the same profile. Users are allowed to send up to 90 photos at once, videos up to 50MB in size, and even features that the original version only provides for WhatsApp Business, such as auto-replies.
Consequences of using GBWhatsApp
According to Meta, the company responsible for WhatsApp, users who use the pirated version of the app can be temporarily or permanently banned from the messenger. The period of account suspension varies according to the number of times the user has been banned, and this happens for violating the terms and conditions of the app, which prohibits downloading and using cloned versions.
