Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Dec 30: As the new year approaches, scamsters may attempt to exploit the occasion by sending malicious APK files via WhatsApp to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
The city police has alerted the public to exercise caution and urged them not to click on any APK files, as doing so could lead to their mobile phones being hacked. These files might be shared through various social media platforms.
The police have advised that if anyone receives an APK file, they should avoid opening or sharing it with others. Additionally, if such a file is shared in a WhatsApp group by a known contact, the group admin should be requested to delete it immediately.
For assistance or to report such incidents, the public can call the helpline number 1930 or visit the website www.cybercrime.gov.in.