WhatsApp GB is still widely used by netizens in Indonesia. Although this application holds danger for its users.
It cannot be denied that WhatsApp GB has many interesting features. In fact, the features that the original WhatsApp does not have.
Although there are many interesting features, the WhatsApp GB application is still unofficial. The application has the potential to bring harmful viruses and malware to the device or mobile phone used.
"Unsupported applications, such as WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp, or applications that claim to be able to transfer WhatsApp chats between mobile phones, are modified versions of WhatsApp. These unofficial applications are developed by third parties and violate our Terms of Service. WhatsApp does not support these third-party applications because we are unable to validate its security practices," WhatsApp wrote on its official website.
WhatsApp issued a threat if they still use illegal applications, they will not hesitate to block user accounts permanently. So it's better not to use WhatsApp GB or something like that.
5 Dangers of Using WhatsApp GB, Account Can Be Permanently Blocked
1. Theft of Personal Data
WhatsApp GB is not the official version, so this application does not have the same level of security as the official version. That means that your information and data may not be well protected.
2. Viruses and Malware
WhatsApp GB is the result of modifications to make it vulnerable to the injection of harmful malware and spyware for the device you use.
In addition, WhatsAppGB and the like are more likely to carry viruses that can harm the user's device, data, and privacy.
3. Not Encrypted
The official WhatsApp application has an end-to-end encryption system. That makes all the conversations on the WhatsApp account protected and nobody can spy on it.
While WhatsApp GB is generally not encrypted, it is vulnerable to being leaked to third parties. Of course, this can be a threat to the security and privacy of users.
4. Permanently Blocked
WhatsApp GB is not legal alias unofficial. So, they are not available on Google Play Store.
That is, they are available on the web, not in the Google Play Store. Users can be permanently blocked at any time if they are caught using illegal applications.
So be careful and think twice before using WhatsApp Mods like WhatsApp GB.
5. Annoying Ads
The developers of modified WhatsApp on average reap income from the results of advertisements installed on the home page of the application. The existence of the advertisement can certainly disturb the user while running the application.
Advertisements on applications can also be infected with viruses and can lead users to dangerous sites.