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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by webincomeplus(m): 9:15am On Mar 15
airsaylongcome:


You are very stupid and have no one to tell you. The person I quoted said:

" As well they should.

It's criminal to piggyback on another person's swear and ingenuity.

Whoever thinks they can build a better WhatsApp should do it and make bank rather than modifying another person's app.
"

Isn't Brabus "piggybacking" on the Mercedes sweat and ingenuity? Is that criminal?

Doesn't Brabus think they can build a better Mercedes? Aren't they doing it an making bank while modifying a Mercedes Benz? Or does having a formal agreement take away the fact that a Brabus is a modified Benz? You dunderhead
An authorized service partner in a 50-50 joint venture is piggybacking? You obviously don't know jack. Go back and read more about Brabus and their partnership with MB.

Your reply exposed your folly even further. I won't dignify you with any more replies. I don't have time for skunks!

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by Felalucky8(m): 9:22am On Mar 15
Advice to others
Whenever you're sent this message, better download normal WhatsApp before dem log you out. Once you're sent this message, nothing dey stop the logout and you won't be able to register any other WhatsApp apart from Mark own. And if you no do back up before dem log you out, you will be evicted from all your WhatsApp groups
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by JWtriplex(m): 9:43am On Mar 15
I see people who use these cloned versions of watsapp as immature or big time simps who try to monitor the actions of others.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by Sirmwill: 9:46am On Mar 15
BondRiv:
The official one is there but you will always find people going through the back door. What are you doing with the unofficial one? It is usually people with questionable characters who indulge in such.

This is exactly why the world is a mess. People deviating from the right part.

Your English is not on the right "Part" 😂
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by iamtardey: 10:04am On Mar 15
Mark don cast na Elon dey reign now tongue
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by BondRiv: 10:58am On Mar 15
Sirmwill:


Your English is not on the right "Part" 😂

Elaborate.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by jacobs2015: 11:13am On Mar 15
Pharaohny:

Which GB can i download I'm planning on switching jare .
https://fmmods.com/fouad-whatsapp77/
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by jacobs2015: 11:14am On Mar 15
Hassanmaye:

I have forwarded your message to the admin
Congrats to you.. Admin PA

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by jacobs2015: 11:21am On Mar 15
sparko1:


This is just bullshit, official WhatsApp is free, there's nothing like pro on WhatsApp, the only reason for using an unofficial WhatsApp is to scam people, stop talking trash.

Btw, none of those software on system is without the knowledge of Microsoft, the versions are usually a out of service or going out of service, and most times once you update, you are informed it's not genuine.
FYI, cracked softwares are always up to date, not outdated. The updated original versions are even the template for cracking, so know what you're defending.

When Microsoft warns you that your windows or software isn't genuine, do you look for the genuine one? So what's the difference between this warning and what WhatsApp is doing? Have you ever purchased a licence code or any activation key for the ones you're using?
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 11:40am On Mar 15
Tonytonex:
it's fake and illegal.
It's just like justifying a fake currency cause it's a new mint

So I'm now a criminal because I saved someone's status grin foolish people full this platform
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 11:44am On Mar 15
jacobs2015:

FYI, cracked softwares are always up to date, not outdated. The updated original versions are even the template for cracking, so know what you're defending.

When Microsoft warns you that your windows or software isn't genuine, do you look for the genuine one? So what's the difference between this warning and what WhatsApp is doing? Have you ever purchased a licence code or any activation key for the ones you're using?

The difference is, you are using a software that has been modified to do things they were not originally met for.

You are lying about the cracked software, the original Microsoft release in 2023 or 2024 doesn't have a crack yet, the crack only becomes available after a couple of years when it's almost out of service, and if you buy any of such it is not an imitation, it's the exact software, does exactly what the original software does, except you don't have to pay for the licence.

But why would you need an unlicensed software if the original is FREE?
THIS SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO MOTIVES!

You can try to justify it all you want with software cracks, the difference is clear, licence is how the software company makes there money, WhatsApp is free through and through, no Ads even, the only conceivable reason for using an unlicensed version is to operate illegally without the restrictions.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 11:45am On Mar 15
JWtriplex:
I see people who use these cloned versions of watsapp as immature or big time simps who try to monitor the actions of others.

On the contrary, y'all using the normal WhatsApp are the big time simps who want to monitor the actions of others. You want to know who is online, when last they came online, who viewed your status, who read your messages and didn't reply etc. with gbwhatsapp, once we turn off our online status, we can't see the online status of other people as well. We can't also know who read our messages once we turn off our read receipts, and we also can't see the last seen of others. Now tell me, who is monitoring who? Just open mouth waaaaaaaahhh, dey spew nonsense

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by Dearlord(m): 11:48am On Mar 15
Tonytonex:
you are joking. Are you currently using the Official WhatsApp?

You don't know they do update from time to time?

Using both.

Forget the update, they only update on their T&C on how to enslave you the more.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 11:52am On Mar 15
sparko1:


The difference is, you are using a software that has been modified to do things they were not originally met for.

You are lying about the cracked software, the original Microsoft release in 2023 or 2024 doesn't have a crack yet, the crack only becomes available after a couple of years when it's almost out of service, and if you buy any of such it is not an imitation, it's the exact software, does exactly what the original software does, except you don't have to pay for the licence.

But why would you need an unlicensed software if the original is FREE?
THIS SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO MOTIVES!

You can try to justify it all you want with software cracks, the difference is clear, licence is how the software company makes there money, WhatsApp is free through and through, no Ads even, the only conceivable reason for using an unlicensed version is to operate illegally without the restrictions.

You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Cracked softwares are available online just few days after the official one is updated, and its availability depends on how long it takes the developers to crack them and put online. They have the original one but they crack it to remove security features that make sure the software doesn't work without a license key, then they put it online. Nobody is talking about just Microsoft Windows, but a lot of softwares y'all use on your computers are cracked and illegal, yet you draw the line when it comes to WhatsApp as if y'all are saints
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 11:56am On Mar 15
sparko1:


This is just bullshit, official WhatsApp is free, there's nothing like pro on WhatsApp, the only reason for using an unofficial WhatsApp is to scam people, stop talking trash.

Btw, none of those software on system is without the knowledge of Microsoft, the versions are usually a out of service or going out of service, and most times once you update, you are informed it's not genuine.

Of course, people that use normal WhatsApp don't scam. WhatsApp has made it impossible for scams to be carried out by people that use normal WhatsApp. Everyone that uses normal WhatsApp are saints that are incapable of scamming people but the ones using modded WhatsApp are all scammers and criminals 🤡

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by Dearlord(m): 11:57am On Mar 15
booblacain:


What exactly are the fun things you guys get on the unofficial Whatsapp. I am curious.

You will have full control of everything you want to do in WhatsApp on like official one
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 12:55pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


Of course, people that use normal WhatsApp don't scam. WhatsApp has made it impossible for scams to be carried out by people that use normal WhatsApp. Everyone that uses normal WhatsApp are saints that are incapable of scamming people but the ones using modded WhatsApp are all scammers and criminals 🤡

Everyone is capable of scamming but you must agree, scamming becomes more difficult because of the security features and monitoring available in the original software.

It's funny how your justification is the fact that nobody is a saint, which implies a hidden agenda for the unlicensed. I hope you get caught and soon.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 1:04pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Cracked softwares are available online just few days after the official one is updated, and its availability depends on how long it takes the developers to crack them and put online. They have the original one but they crack it to remove security features that make sure the software doesn't work without a license key, then they put it online. Nobody is talking about just Microsoft Windows, but a lot of softwares y'all use on your computers are cracked and illegal, yet you draw the line when it comes to WhatsApp as if y'all are saints

Answer this question, would you use a crack version of any software if it's completely free and with no Ads?

The major reason why the crack version of any software sells is because the hacker sells for a cheaper rate compared to what the original developer sells the licence.

I think you have made up your mind and I don't intend changing it, you can't compare a cracked version of a software with an unofficial version of a software that is already free for usage.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by jacobs2015: 1:11pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


The difference is, you are using a software that has been modified to do things they were not originally met for.

You are lying about the cracked software, the original Microsoft release in 2023 or 2024 doesn't have a crack yet, the crack only becomes available after a couple of years when it's almost out of service, and if you buy any of such it is not an imitation, it's the exact software, does exactly what the original software does, except you don't have to pay for the licence
Mention one recent 2023/24 software qnd I'll give you the cracked version.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 1:31pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


Answer this question, would you use a crack version of any software if it's completely free and with no Ads?

The major reason why the crack version of any software sells is because the hacker sells for a cheaper rate compared to what the original developer sells the licence.

I think you have made up your mind and I don't intend changing it, you can't compare a cracked version of a software with an unofficial version of a software that is already free for usage.

If the cracked version comes with extra features that I find interesting and useful, then I will still use it. But in cases where they are completely the same, why will I use the cracked one?
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 1:34pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


Everyone is capable of scamming but you must agree, scamming becomes more difficult because of the security features and monitoring available in the original software.

It's funny how your justification is the fact that nobody is a saint, which implies a hidden agenda for the unlicensed. I hope you get caught and soon.

And what are these security features and monitoring? I'm actually curious now, what makes it more difficult to scam people with the official WhatsApp? Is it that scammers find it difficult to scam people if their online status or last seen is showing?
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 1:58pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


It's funny how your justification is the fact that nobody is a saint, which implies a hidden agenda for the unlicensed. I hope you get caught and soon.

You're the one that said the only reason why people use unofficial WhatsApp is to scam others, and if we are going by that logic that means everyone that sticks with the official WhatsApp are upright people while unofficial WhatsApp users are scammers, right?

If by getting caught you mean I being logged out for using gbwhatsapp, then yes that has already happened but I found a loophole and got back in. Now go cry to your Almighty Zuckerberg and tell him someone is still using unofficial WhatsApp despite being "caught" grin just see how you're carrying so much hate in your heart simply because someone isn't using the same app as you, Mr "hidden agenda"

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 2:21pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


And what are these security features and monitoring? I'm actually curious now, what makes it more difficult to scam people with the official WhatsApp? Is it that scammers find it difficult to scam people if their online status or last seen is showing?

GB WhatsApp allows users to run multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, which is not possible with the original app. This allows one person to pose as seller, intermediary and multiple layers of confirmation.

The original software has an End to End encryption, Using GB WhatsApp may pose a security risk as it is not an official application and may contain malicious code or viruses. The person on the other end with no security protection can do whatever he likes without the other user knowledge.


This might seems trivial but, it's not, because it's not official, and it's without security, anyone can repurpose it to do lots of this.

1. Act as keylogger. (If you don't understand what keyloggers are, you will have to read for yourself)
2. Copy information (mirror data) as you take pictures, snapshots and communicate with clients, the repurpose version can allow the hacker direct access to your text messages, bank alert information, anything because while installing, they requested those security privileges and you granted them.
3. Phishing: Anyone you get in contact with the app can send the hacker their phone number and name.

Let me share an example, I saw an ad on Facebook and it has a link to WhatsApp, after contacting the person and discussing about buying a laptop, some minutes later, a scammer called, he had my name, my company name and what I do for a living, I played along for a while ended the conversation eventually, my point is, the information they access becomes as easy as how much information you have on your WhatsApp, some save their password and stuff on WhatsApp, no limits.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by Trecixnine(m): 2:22pm On Mar 15
Do you have an idea of how I can migrate my chat history on GB WhatsApp from one Android phone to another?

Make nothing touch my darling GB whatsapp o
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 2:32pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


You're the one that said the only reason why people use unofficial WhatsApp is to scam others, and if we are going by that logic that means everyone that sticks with the official WhatsApp are upright people while unofficial WhatsApp users are scammers, right?

If by getting caught you mean I being logged out for using gbwhatsapp, then yes that has already happened but I found a loophole and got back in. Now go cry to your Almighty Zuckerberg and tell him someone is still using unofficial WhatsApp despite being "caught" grin just see how you're carrying so much hate in your heart simply because someone isn't using the same app as you, Mr "hidden agenda"

Hate! No! Hate is an emotional state reserve for those that care, I don't know you, I don't want to, I can't hate what I don't know.

As per my request or prayer for you to be caught, I say so generally.

Everyday Nigerians, struggling Nigerians are being scammed because someone somewhere left the back door open.

If you tell me all you are interested in is just blue tick and hiding your status, it only confirms the suspicion, you are a child, you don't use something with zero security because you want to secure your chat or hide your information, that's as childish as it get.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 2:43pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


GB WhatsApp allows users to run multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, which is not possible with the original app. This allows one person to pose as seller, intermediary and multiple layers of confirmation.

The original software has an End to End encryption, Using GB WhatsApp may pose a security risk as it is not an official application and may contain malicious code or viruses. The person on the other end with no security protection can do whatever he likes without the other user knowledge.


This might seems trivial but, it's not, because it's not official, and it's without security, anyone can repurpose it to do lots of this.

1. Act as keylogger. (If you don't understand what keyloggers are, you will have to read for yourself)
2. Copy information (mirror data) as you take pictures, snapshots and communicate with clients, the repurpose version can allow the hacker direct access to your text messages, bank alert information, anything because while installing, they requested those security privileges and you granted them.
3. Phishing: Anyone you get in contact with the app can send the hacker their phone number and name.

Let me share an example, I saw an ad on Facebook and it has a link to WhatsApp, after contacting the person and discussing about buying a laptop, some minutes later, a scammer called, he had my name, my company name and what I do for a living, I played along for a while ended the conversation eventually, my point is, the information they access becomes as easy as how much information you have on your WhatsApp, some save their password and stuff on WhatsApp, no limits.

Your first statement is wrong, official WhatsApp has a feature where you can add more than one account. As if that is not enough, you can also make use of WhatsApp business. Right now, I can have up to 4 different WhatsApp accounts on my phone without using the unofficial WhatsApp.

The unofficial WhatsApp also has end-to-end encryption as well as other security features of the official one. Unofficial WhatsApp still runs WhatsApp under the hood, that's why you can chat with a person using the official WhatsApp. If unofficial WhatsApp isn't using the real WhatsApp under the hood, then it won't be possible to message people using official WhatsApp (it's like trying to message a WhatsApp user from telegram).

1. As for your "act as a keylogger", I have been using unofficial WhatsApp for over 6 years and I store my bank details in it, email passwords and a lot of other personal data, never have I experienced any "hacking".

2. This is very wrong because the unofficial WhatsApp doesn't have permission to access information on any other apps, I have checked all of the so called "security privileges" and it's the same permissions Whatsapp asks for, and Android doesn't give access to hidden permissions (in case you want to tell me the developers can hide these permissions). I'm a developer myself so I have indepth knowledge of these things, you're just saying things you don't even know about

3. Now you're just assuming and making things up

As for your example, it didn't occur to you that the seller is probably working with the scammer and sent him your info? Or that the scammer got your info from somewhere else? But sure, let's blame it on unofficial WhatsApp.

Lastly, why has anybody not called out unofficial WhatsApp if all you're saying is true? They have been in existence for over 7 years, so by now they should have been a widespread cases of all you have accused it of, isn't it?

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 2:50pm On Mar 15
sparko1:


Hate! No! Hate is an emotional state reserve for those that care, I don't know you, I don't want to, I can't hate what I don't know.

As per my request or prayer for you to be caught, I say so generally.

Everyday Nigerians, struggling Nigerians are being scammed because someone somewhere left the back door open.

If you tell me all you are interested in is just blue tick and hiding your status, it only confirms the suspicion, you are a child, you don't use something with zero security because you want to secure your chat or hide your information, that's as childish as it get.

Nigerians are not being scammed because of unofficial WhatsApp users. I have been scammed by someone that uses official WhatsApp and after the whole thing, they deleted their number. In fact, it's even easier to scam with official WhatsApp because after the deed is done, all messages can be deleted and you will have no evidence against the scammer. But try scamming a gbwhatsapp user and deleting the messages let's see.

If using unofficial WhatsApp makes me a child, then yes I'm a child, I'm even 10 years old, why is that giving you so much pain?

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by donbenie(m): 2:51pm On Mar 15
Blitzking:
Unofficial whatsapp is far ahead of whatsapp..miss using it they were always banning me for 30 mins to 24 hrs until my number was permanently banned. And I was in some very good groups on that line now I don't av access to those groups again. Wish I can rejoin with that line
Fly wey no dey hear word ,dey follow dead body enter ground..
As them done ban you permanently, your eyes done clear..
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 3:18pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


Your first statement is wrong, official WhatsApp has a feature where you can add more than one account. As if that is not enough, you can also make use of WhatsApp business. Right now, I can have up to 4 different WhatsApp accounts on my phone without using the unofficial WhatsApp.

The unofficial WhatsApp also has end-to-end encryption as well as other security features of the official one. Unofficial WhatsApp still runs WhatsApp under the hood, that's why you can chat with a person using the official WhatsApp. If unofficial WhatsApp isn't using the real WhatsApp under the hood, then it won't be possible to message people using official WhatsApp (it's like trying to message a WhatsApp user from telegram).

1. As for your "act as a keylogger", I have been using unofficial WhatsApp for over 6 years and I store my bank details in it, email passwords and a lot of other personal data, never have I experienced any "hacking".

2. This is very wrong because the unofficial WhatsApp doesn't have permission to access information on any other apps, I have checked all of the so called "security privileges" and it's the same permissions Whatsapp asks for, and Android doesn't give access to hiddem permissions (in case you want to tell me the developers can hide these permissions). I'm a developer myself so I have indepth knowledge of these things, you're just saying things you don't even know about

3. Now you're just assuming and making things up

As for your example, it didn't occur to you that the seller is probably working with the scammer and sent him your info? Or that the scammer got your info from somewhere else? But sure, let's blame it on unofficial WhatsApp.

Lastly, why has anybody not called out unofficial WhatsApp if all you're saying is true? They have been in existence for over 7 years, so by now they should have been a widespread cases of all you have accused it of, isn't it?


I am not going to go point by point on this with you, let me just paint a picture maybe you will understand.

Permission or end to end security are like constitution for a country, the law only guides those it applies to because there's a law enforcement unit, an unofficial WhatsApp has no law enforcement unit, it is like a country that has constitution but nobody will enforce it because it's actually a jungle with no law. Mobile App store act as the enforcer in this case but the unofficial app is not under it, so there is no way it can enforce it law if and when it's broken or misused.

The appearance of security measures doesn't make any difference if you don't have anyone enforcing it.

Let me use this final analogy, Nigeria has a constitution that makes it a democratic Republic but is Nigeria really democratic or just have an appearance of Democracy.
Just like every democratic republic, Nigeria come up with election every four years to appear as if Nigerians do the selection, but we all know we don't because the constitution though present is flawed in it's originality.

Just because you have been using it for 6 years doesn't mean all is well, it's your prerogative.
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by KushLyon(m): 3:54pm On Mar 15
sparko1:



I am not going to go point by point on this with you, let me just paint a picture maybe you will understand.

Permission or end to end security are like constitution for a country, the law only guides those it applies to because there's a law enforcement unit, an unofficial WhatsApp has no law enforcement unit, it is like a country that has constitution but nobody will enforce it because it's actually a jungle with no law. Mobile App store act as the enforcer in this case but the unofficial app is not under it, so there is no way it can enforce it law if and when it's broken or misused.

The appearance of security measures doesn't make any difference if you don't have anyone enforcing it.

Let me use this final analogy, Nigeria has a constitution that makes it a democratic Republic but is Nigeria really democratic or just have an appearance of Democracy.
Just like every democratic republic, Nigeria come up with election every four years to appear as if Nigerians do the selection, but we all know we don't because the constitution though present is flawed in it's originality.

Just because you have been using it for 6 years doesn't mean all is well, it's your prerogative.

This just proves you don't even know anything about how these things work, you are just confidently using the wrong analogy. First of all, permission and end-to-end encryption are not the same. End-to-end encryption is used by WhatsApp main engine, unofficial WhatsApp still makes use of that main engine which means it still have the same end-to-end encryption, and the so-called "law enforcement unit". If unofficial WhatsApp aren't using the official WhatsApp under the hood, how is Whatsapp able to send warning messages to people that aren't using unofficial WhatsApp? Answer this first.

What are these laws that mobile app stores enforce? Because from what I know, all apps require permissions before they can do anything on your phone (this is enforced by the Android OS or iOS and not the app stores). I have checked the requested permissions of the unofficial WhatsApp I'm using and I can confidently say there's no way it can act as a keylogger. First of all, an app that is acting as a keylogger will ask for permissions like access to keyboard inputs, read/write access to external storage and even ability to display over other apps, do you see any of that in the picture below? Then the second picture is the permissions requested by the official WhatsApp, what is the difference between the 2? Again, I'm a developer/programmer and I have done all these checks myself, me saying I have been using it for 6 years and all is well isn't just about my prerogative.

You have been dodging most of my questions but let me still ask this one again; if all these you're saying is true, why is it not everywhere despite these unofficial apps existing for years? How many times have you seen someone say they got hacked or scammed because they are using unofficial WhatsApp?

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Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by wilyparker(m): 3:58pm On Mar 15
Re: Whatsapp Is Trying Hard To Kill Unofficial Whatsapp by sparko1(m): 4:19pm On Mar 15
KushLyon:


This just proves you don't even know anything about how these things work, you are just confidently using the wrong analogy. First of all, permission and end-to-end encryption are not the same. End-to-end encryption is used by WhatsApp main engine, unofficial WhatsApp still makes use of that main engine which means it still have the same end-to-end encryption, and the so-called "law enforcement unit". If unofficial WhatsApp aren't using the official WhatsApp under the hood, how is Whatsapp able to send warning messages to people that aren't using unofficial WhatsApp? Answer this first.

What are these laws that mobile app stores enforce? Because from what I know, all apps require permissions before they can do anything on your phone (this is enforced by the Android OS or iOS and not the app stores). I have checked the requested permissions of the unofficial WhatsApp I'm using and I can confidently say there's no way it can act as a keylogger. First of all, an app that is acting as a keylogger will ask for permissions like access to keyboard inputs, read/write access to external storage and even ability to display over other apps, do you see any of that in the picture below? Again, I'm a developer/programmer and I have done all these checks myself, me saying I have been using it for 6 years and all is well isn't just about my prerogative.

You have been dodging most of my questions but let me still ask this one again; if all these you're saying is true, why is it not everywhere despite these unofficial apps existing for years? How many times have you seen someone say they got hacked or scammed because they are using unofficial WhatsApp?

The only shocking revelation here's, you are a programmer!

If you are as you said you are and you have attempted to add an app to any of the app stores, this won't look convoluted to you.

I have no interest in grammatical correctness, or the difference between a security procedure and end to end protection.

Try and add one of those app you developed on Apple store or even play store, you will understand how much enforcement they entertain.

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