Has There Been a GBWhatsApp Data Leak? What You Need to Know

1. Before reading: what is a GBWhatsApp data "leak"?

A data leak is when the users’ data ends up in places where it doesn't belong.

For instance, if the data gets stolen from the servers and is enlisted for sale on the web, it's called a data leak.

There are several ways that data can be stolen and leaked. However, the most probable cause of this problem is the usage of modded apps.

2. How can data be leaked from GBWhatsApp?

Many users don't know how is it even possible for data to get stolen from GBWhatsApp. Well, this section will cover that.

GBWhatsApp is a modified version of the original WhatsApp app. Even though the developer has added additional features on top of it, the core functionality of GBWhatsApp remains the same as the original WhatsApp app.

That means when you send a message from GBWhatsApp, it goes through the same path as the normal WhatsApp app to reach the receiver. Meta's servers are used for the job.

So it's not possible for the data to get stolen while the messages are being sent. Plus, the developer of GBWhatsApp cannot read users’ messages because the chat is end-to-end encrypted.

However, data can still leak out from GBWhatsApp.

How? Well, simply because the GB WhatsApp app has access to your internal storage as well as the gallery. When you install GBWhatsapp and open it, you give it permission to access your storage to send images, documents, and other files to your contacts.

Even though the developer of GBWhatsApp cannot read your messages, they can still access your internal storage because you have given the app access to it. So, the GB WhatsApp app can upload your private photos, documents, and other files to its own servers — without ever telling you.

3. Has there been a recent GB WhatsApp data leak?

There's been a burning topic around the internet these days that the data of GBWhatsapp users has been compromised. The news says that the data has been leaked and is listed for sale on the dark web.

There has been no concrete proof that users’ data has been found on the dark web. Some small news channels have covered this story, but still, no one has confirmed whether the data is being sold on the dark web or not.

However, that does not eliminate the possibility that users’ data can be compromised at any time because the GBWhatsApp app is simply not safe to use.

4. How to prevent GBWhatsApp data leak? Transfer Your Data Now

So, should you uninstall GBWhatsApp and transfer your data to regular WhatsApp instead?

Well, yes, we recommend doing that.

• Whether there has been a data leak or not, there's the possibility that it can be leaked at any time the developer wants.
• It's also made apparent by the fact that GB WhatsApp is not available on the Google Play store. Normally when an app is uploaded to the Play store, it's checked for any security threats like these. That's why unsafe and data-stealing apps are not found on the Google Play store.

So, we recommend you delete GBWhatsApp and transfer all your data to the normal WhatsApp app instead.

The bottom line

Nobody knows in reality whether the GBWhatsApp users’ data has been listed for sale on the dark web.

However, it's a known fact that data can be leaked at any time, simply because the app isn't safe to install and use.

To protect yourself from this risk, you should transfer your data from GBWhatsapp to WhatsApp right now and steer clear of any future problems.