PTA Alert: Increase in Hacking and Fraud on WhatsApp

PTA Alert on the Increase in Fraud and Hacking on WhatsApp Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an alert to mobile users regarding the increasing number of hacking and cyber fraud incidents through WhatsApp. Scammers are using social engineering tactics to trick people into gaining access to sensitive personal information, which can result in financial losses and misuse of victims’ accounts. The PTA urges users to remain vigilant and implement security measures to protect against these threats. Criminals often take advantage of victims’ trust, making scams seem urgent and legitimate in order to manipulate them. ...

December 20, 2025 · Comfidentia
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