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.

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.

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" 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

jacobs2015:
U see the hypocrisy of men.

You all opened your mouth wide like a downloaded local deity that stopped at 19% spewing nonsense.

On your laptops, tell me one software you're using that is not cracked or modded. Even the Windows is cracked, a free version software can't be found on your system, you prefer going for the cracked pro versions.

Yet you all have the guts condemning people using Gb WhatsApp. I'm proudly a team GB for over 5yrs and I'll be till there's no more WhatsApp.

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.

Mubieey:
WHAT message are you sending to the world? You are telling us you are an outlawed person and have no respect for humanity at all, are you seeing hamas in children you killed ? may the lord of heavens destroy you and your Israel

Those doesn't work in war situation, you don't provoke a super power and expect them to fold their hands.

iichidodo:
Rafah is the flashpoint, Rafah is the logistical hub...Hit Rafah, you crush Hamas will to get supplies and fight. F**k old man Biden.

Biden is up for reelection, you should understand how politics works, if he doesn't conderm it, human right will have a field day, considering Trump is in the race, he needs minority votes more than ever.

Jewessgratitud3:
A lady is trending online after cooking rubbish for her family claiming she only knows how to cook for herself.

Heres what her family has to say and peoples reaction to what she cooked.

Meanwhile it is very important to start teaching a girl child how to cook quite early in life. By age 9 I've started cooking. As in.. I'll go to the market then obalende market after returning from school o, we would go with a small list and buy soup items, come and still prepare it on my Moms directives. Family food o.

By the time I was ten, I no longer needed assistance. Once you're coming back from school just know you're the one going to the market and because I love food a lot it's me they'll always send to that market if I like to make I knack my head for wall my Mom will tell you when you're done scattering everywhere, the money is behind the table clock waiting for you. Chai! Then I saw it as punishment but today I'm glad for the culinary skills I have.

Your definition of beauty needs revising.

longetivity:
Sharwarma

And pizza 🍕

Monday60655:


My dear, we are human beings. And I'm always open for learning everyday. By God's grace, I'm a Biochemist. I'm not telling you what I don't know or not sure of. This is my area of specialty and as well my project topic during my final year in the university. For learning sake, what kind of protein does kpomo contain? As you said is a good source of protein

Cooked cow skin, also known as beef skin or cowhide, is consumed in various dishes in some cuisines. It contains collagen, a protein that can contribute to skin, joint, and bone health. Additionally, it may provide dietary fiber and certain nutrients.

The fact that it was your area of speciality and you don't know speaks volume.

CluelessMODS:

Liar? ....why do you think it is use to produce leather? Did you study food and nutrition? Where did you get your misleading data?

Liar

Just type COW HIDE on search engine.

Like paying every Nigerian

eteebanky1:
This'll add no value to your body

None nutritious

Not true,

A 100g of boiled, thick cow skin contains about 224.65kcal of energy, 6.80g of carbohydrate, about 43.9g of water, 46.9g of protein, 1.09g of fat, and 0.02g of fibre. For micronutrients, it contains small amounts of calcium (61mg), iron (4.3mg), magnesium (12mg), phosphorus (36mg) and Zinc (6.79mg)

Even water contain something. 🙄🙄🙄

Political farmers

RainMoreDFARMS:
Happy Val. Day From RainMoreDays Farms

How much can I buy two female and a male?

Gadafii:
unfortunately the reverse is the case, more firms ad businesses are packing up on a daily, in fact international companies in their numbers have left the shore of Nigeria due tho this valueless naira e dollar and other factors

This are companies making gains from the previous arrangement.

Airtel 15k for 120g per month for over 2 years now, sometime I add 500h for 2g for 2 days hardly get to 24hrs.

zoedew:

Sadly, THE TYPICAL Arabian mind is not set to think twice before acting. They typically act and thereafter think about they just did!

Then they should continue to learn the hard way, do you know why the carnage in Kogi, Benue or even the entire South will never stop, because, every time they kill, we negotiate with them, they can never learn or worse we send their brothers in the Army to talk them down, if you visit their head, they will deny until you bring proof and then they will tell you they will deliver justice according to their way.

Guess what they will do, they will send the guy that kill over 50 people back home where he will find his way back to the south in 3 years top.

Even the Army can't touch them, they know how the Army operates, the Army will only shoot if fired upon, if you take them to a settlement and say the people that kill everyone in your village lives there, they won't just go on a killing spree, especially when those in the said settlement are not antagonistic.

God1000:
some Nigerians are still happily supporting the carnage, they want total annihilation of Palestinians.

We have bloodthirsty brothers and sisters among us.

They asked for it, at least after this, anyone planning on taking such step will think twice.

RoyalBlu:


You think?
I'm a legit Urhobo woman.
But nothing can make me eat them maggots. Jeez.

You didn't stay home, those maggots are more delicious that Shawarma and anything you call food, they are high in essential nutrients and vitamins.

RoyalBlu:
Never!!!

People who eat it says it's yummy. I just look at em with side 👁️

It's called *edible* in some parts of Delta State.

That is because you are not from South south, that is very delicious, it can be eaten raw

kestolove95:
How can you be in ur right senses ND join Nigeria army? Na people wey Don loose hope in life dey join army work

Really, lose hope!

eepeepook:
I will never understand black people. You knew wearing the uniform would expose you to ill treatment from PTSD-suffering dogs, you still donned it. Enjoy the consequences.

Did you just refer to those keeping you safe as PTSD-suffering Dogs?

I guess a child on his mothers back always feels the journey is short!

What are your thoughts!!

insidelife22:
power is transient, hope they won't learn too late.

You mean the one you taught them last election, power only remain with the strong, the weak keep using quote like this.

Olatunji1929:
Illegal Bill them no be rep again nah they are ordinary citizens in the eye of law

You mean in the eye of the governor, not law, they were elected and no court of law have voided them.

I would say good for her.

Nice car, nice phone

And Russian is about to get more choked.

Jennyclay:
As matter of fact 95% of women want to leave their marriages.
Things are really happening in marriage/relationships that i just don’t want to say it out. What Nigerian men are using our eyes to see. eh! hmmmm!

All what men want is sex!! After sex, they treat you like trash! Some men would even beat and rape their wife and tell her to her face that there’s nothing like rape in marriage. . Bunch of sickos!!

The honest truth is, there’s nothing a man can bring to my life that I can’t get myself. I enjoy my own company and I don’t feel the need or want to get married. I don’t think it will add anything to my life at all.

I got out of two long term back-to-back abusive relationships in 2020 and have pretty much sworn off men. I don’t need a man to make me happy and I will continue to hate men!

How many children do you have, if I have to guess, I will say two!

The reason you can't be with a man is not because men are scum or whatever you want to say, I mean some are, but the point is the real issue with you as a person is, you are already too damaged! Plane and simple.

There is a study that shows a woman that have be with more than 4 men can't be a happy meaning relationship or marriage.

You can blame the society, blame the government, blame your parent, but please don't point that accusing toe at ALL ME. The buck stop at YOUR TABLE.