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KUALA LUMPUR: A seemingly harmless download from an unknown link or a secondhand phone could leave WhatsApp users exposed to hackers and enable them to monitor their activity, steal sensitive information and even hijack their bank accounts, says tech analyst and influencer Eizuwan Eizuddin.
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He said one common way users could expose themselves to hackers is by clicking on links and downloading APK files from unknown or untrusted sources, which could install bugs or malicious software capable of recording their activities including the entry of sensitive information such as passwords. “People need to be careful about what they download and where they get it from. Once such software gets into the phone, users may not even realise their activities are being monitored,” he said.
He also cautioned against buying used mobile phones from unknown sources, especially devices being sold far below market prices, as there is a risk of them having pre-installed spyware without the buyer’s knowledge.
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