Jio Online Fraud: Nowadays, cases of cyber crime are increasing rapidly in the country. Scammers are trying to cheat people in new ways. Let us tell you that earlier these scammers used to commit fraud by pretending to be banks, police or government officials, which is also called digital arrest. But now they are trying to cheat people by using the name of the country’s well-known telecom company Jio. Let us know about the entire scam.
Fake message exposed
Attention
“Jio internet speed #5G Do not download files like “network connection.apk”. It is a dangerous file that can hack your phone and steal your data. To be safe, download apps only from official app stores.#APKFileScam pic.twitter.com/9TjAOuvSLA
— Cyber Dost (@Cyberdost) December 29, 2024
The government agency related to cyber security “Cyber Dost” has issued a warning on the social media platform X (earlier Twitter). It has been told that fake messages are being sent in the name of Jio, which contain a link to download an APK file. By downloading this file, your phone can be hacked, which can put your privacy and data at risk.
Cyber friend warned
The post says, “Caution! If you get a message to download a file named “Jio internet speed #5G network connection.apk”, then do not open it. This dangerous file can hack your phone and your To stay safe, download apps only from official app stores.
APK file threat
Malware hidden in APK files can be silently downloaded to your phone. It doesn’t look like an app, so it’s difficult to catch. But it can steal your personal data and send it to scammers. Through this your phone can be completely hacked.
Jio misuse
Jio is one of the largest telecom companies in India, which has crores of users. It is popular across the country due to its fast internet service and better connectivity. Scammers are trying to take advantage of this and mislead people.
How to avoid this fraud?
- Do not click on any unknown link.
- Download apps only from the official website or app store.
- If you receive a suspicious message, ignore or report it.
- Install a good antivirus software in your device.
- If you get a message to download a file, check its authenticity.
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