New Delhi. It is natural to be curious about the 8th Pay Commission among central government employees and pensioners. At the same time, amid discussions about possible salary hike, cyber criminals have laid a new trap. The link of a suspicious mobile app named “8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator” is being sent through messages and WhatsApp. It is claimed that the new salary can be estimated through this, whereas in reality it is becoming a means of stealing people’s personal information.
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This app is not available on any official app store. It is said to download it directly as APK file. According to technical experts, such files start working in the background as soon as they are installed in the phone and the user does not even realize that his personal information is in danger.
Warning from government agencies
Cyber Dost, the cyber awareness initiative of the Home Ministry, has advised people to remain alert. It has been clarified that the government never asks to download any app through private messages or WhatsApp. Official information related to Pay Commission is released only through recognized government channels.
How does the loss occur?
Cyber experts say that fake app can access the messages, banking details and OTP present in the mobile. The amount can be withdrawn from the account within a few minutes and the victim comes to know late. Therefore, clicking on any unknown link can prove costly.
What precautions should be taken?
Do not download files from unknown sources.
Do not share OTP or bank related information under any circumstances.
If a suspicious app is installed, remove it immediately and reset the phone if necessary.
If you suspect fraud, lodge a complaint on the 1930 helpline.
It is important for employees to check the news related to 8th Pay Commission only from the official website or reliable news sources. Awareness is the biggest defense in the digital age.
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