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Counterfeit WhatsApp-type apps often use a 'shell + ads' or 'shell + data collection' model, and after installation require users to grant permissions for contacts, SMS, storage, etc., and upload data to remote servers.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/16/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/14/2027
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