WhatsApp warns 200 Italian iPhone users of SIO fake app
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WhatsApp notified around 200 users, primarily in Italy, about a fake version of its app that's been spreading government spyware.
Made by Italian firm SIO, this knockoff targeted iPhone users and hit around 200 people.
If you got logged out recently, it might be why: WhatsApp suggests deleting the fake app as soon as possible and switching to the official one to stay safe.
WhatsApp plans legal action against SIO
The company's security team has caught on and is planning legal action against SIO.
This isn't the first time Italy has seen shady apps used for surveillance, sometimes even with help from mobile providers.
WhatsApp says it's committed to keeping your chats private and wants everyone to be extra careful about what they download.