If you have also received the message of ‘TikTok Pro’, then read before downloading…

TikTok Pro malware (virus), which can steal your phone’s information, is being spread on WhatsApp through fake WhatsApp groups. It is spreading as a fake TikTok app, which has been banned in India some time ago. Maharashtra Cyber ​​Cell itself has given this information. After being banned by the government, TikTok fans are downloading this app out of curiosity through links shared on WhatsApp groups. They are unaware that it is a fake app, which is a kind of malware (virus).

Maharashtra government has issued a warning to users to be careful against this malware app as it is stealing sensitive information from your phone. The TikTok Pro malware app looks just like the original TikTok app. It asks for access to your phone’s camera, image gallery, mic, and more.

The 59 apps banned by the government had a lot of users in India, but none of them were as popular as TikTok and in its absence, several Indian alternatives have emerged. Not only this, but Facebook’s Instagram has also launched its TikTok alternative, Reels, in India. Despite this, the government has to warn people about this malware and this partly reflects the popularity of TikTok in India.

Maharashtra cyber cell Tweet Warned people about this new TikTok scam. Government advisor says people are now taking advantage of TikTok’s popularity by promoting a malware app named TikTok Pro. Criminals are calling TikTok Pro an alternative to the banned app. They are sending text messages through various social media platforms and people are also being given a link to download the app. The message reads, (translated) “Enjoy TikTok videos and make creative videos again. Now TikTok is available only in (Tiktok Pro), so download from the link given below.” The government advised citizens not to click on links of banned apps or download any APK files, as they may contain malware ( A type of virus).