Geo.Tv WhatsApp Hacking Surge: Key Causes and Responses Unveiled
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- •Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC's WhatsApp was hacked, leading to a financial scam.
- •NCCIA reports that sharing OTPs is the main cause of WhatsApp account hacks in Pakistan.
- •A dedicated helpline and awareness campaign will be launched to combat rising cybercrime.
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC's WhatsApp account was hacked, leading to a financial scam targeting her contacts. The incident prompted her to file an FIR with the Mumbai Cyber Police. Concurrently, NCCIA Director General Khurram Ali reported that sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) is the primary method behind WhatsApp hacks in Pakistan. He noted a significant rise in complaints regarding hacked accounts, leading to the establishment of a dedicated helpline and an awareness campaign in partnership with Meta. The NCCIA is also working on technological measures to prevent OTP misuse. The overall increase in internet and smartphone usage has contributed to a rise in cybercrime, particularly financial fraud. Authorities have arrested several cybercriminals involved in these activities.
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