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Android/PUP.Riskware.Wtaspin.GB
Short bio
Android/PUP.Riskware.Wtaspin.GB is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a potentially unwanted program that claims to be the popular application WhatsApp.
Symptoms
Android/PUP.Riskware.Wtaspin.GB is not affiliated with the legitimate WhatsApp program. The PUP is capable of downloading third party features or programs without users’ knowledge and can potentially expose WhatsApp user login credentials if entered.
Type and source of infection
This app can be found in third party app stores as well as in various forums posts.
Protection
Malwarebytes for Android protects against Android/PUP.Riskware.Wtaspin.GB.
Remediation
These apps can be uninstalled using the mobile devices uninstall functionality, but these apps can be made available under another name. That is where Malwarebytes for Android can help you, by identifying these apps and removing them for you.
