Do not install .apk files for WhatsApp "Spy" versions from third-party websites or Telegram channels, as these are primary distribution hubs for malware.
Downloading and installing non-official "spy" versions of WhatsApp poses severe security risks to both the user and the target: Beware of these popular WhatsApp scams - Emsisoft Whatsapp spy 1.02
: Attackers tricked users into downloading a fake version of WhatsApp (often distributed as an unofficial ".apk" or "IPA" file) outside of official app stores like Google Play or the Apple App Store. Attribution Do not install