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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Hans India
SP warns public against clicking on APK file links
Kurnool: District Superintendent of Police, Vikrant Patil on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the public not to click on or download APK (Android Application Package) file links being circulated through WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, SMS, and other platforms. He stated that cybercriminals are employing new tactics to deceive users, and opening such links could result in immediate hacking of WhatsApp and mobile phones, leading to severe financial and personal losses. Explaining the modus operandi through a press release on Tuesday, SP Vikrant Patil said cyber fraudsters are sending malicious APK links disguised as delivery updates, refund links, digital KYC updates, bank rewards, E-challans, PM Kisan documents, and free gift offers. Once a user downloads and installs these files, the app requests access to sensitive permissions like SMS, contacts, storage, call logs, and notifications. With this access, the criminals can completely control the phone, steal OTPs, banking details, and even siphon money from accounts. In more serious cases, the fraudsters gain access to a user's phone camera and microphone, collect personal data such as videos and audio recordings, and use them for blackmail. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, people with disabilities, students, unemployed youth, farmers, and online shoppers are being particularly targeted in these attacks. SP Patil urged the public to be extremely cautious and avoid interacting with any unknown or suspicious links. The district police advise everyone to only download apps from trusted platforms like the Google Play Store, review app permissions carefully, never share banking or UPI credentials, and uninstall suspicious apps immediately. Victims of such frauds should call the National Cyber Helpline at 1930, file a complaint at or report to the nearest police station.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Credit card fraud mastermind held
Bhopal: The Cyber-crime Branch Bhopal on Monday claimed to have arrested a Rs 10,000 reward-carrying cyber-fraud mastermind, who was absconding for four years. The accused, Syed Parvez Hashmi , was arrested from Uttam Nagar, Delhi, in connection with a major scam where victims were duped under the pretext of credit card blocking. The Cyber-crime team launched a targeted investigation. Items seized during the arrest include three mobile phones, four SIM cards, one ATM card, and one Wi-Fi router. The accused, Syed Parvez Hashmi, is educated up to class 12. He ran a fake call centre and duped people on the pretext of helping them block their credit cards. Previously arrested accused in the case include Zakir Hussain and Anuj Kumar, both residents of Amroha in UP. They provided their bank accounts used in the scam to the prime accused. TNN Police have advised people to immediately report cases on the Bhopal Cyber-crime Helpdesk at 9479990636 or the National Cyber Helpline Number 1930. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adam Lambert, 43, Takes off His Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words Today's NYC Undo Bhopal: The Cyber-crime Branch Bhopal on Monday claimed to have arrested a Rs 10,000 reward-carrying cyber-fraud mastermind, who was absconding for four years. The accused, Syed Parvez Hashmi, was arrested from Uttam Nagar, Delhi, in connection with a major scam where victims were duped under the pretext of credit card blocking. The Cyber-crime team launched a targeted investigation. Items seized during the arrest include three mobile phones, four SIM cards, one ATM card, and one Wi-Fi router. The accused, Syed Parvez Hashmi, is educated up to class 12. He ran a fake call centre and duped people on the pretext of helping them block their credit cards. Previously arrested accused in the case include Zakir Hussain and Anuj Kumar, both residents of Amroha in UP. They provided their bank accounts used in the scam to the prime accused. TNN Police have advised people to immediately report cases on the Bhopal Cyber-crime Helpdesk at 9479990636 or the National Cyber Helpline Number 1930.
