The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Pakistan has issued a public warning regarding the growing frequency of WhatsApp Business account compromises. During a recent press briefing, Deputy Director Shehzad Akbar reported that the agency successfully recovered 39 social media accounts, including those on Instagram and WhatsApp, within the last two weeks. Furthermore, authorities have blocked 95 accounts linked to financial fraud and initiated legal actions against 38 profiles accused of harassing women using fraudulent identities. Officials are urging the public to enhance their digital security measures to protect against these evolving cyber threats. Additionally, the agency recently conducted a raid based on intelligence reports to combat illicit online activities, highlighting their ongoing efforts to curb the surge in cybercrime across the region.
Source : The Express Tribune
Photo : The Express Tribune
