Government issued warning, remove these apps immediately, don't download them even by mistake..

From time to time, the government keeps warning users about the dangers of cybercrime. Cybercriminals always target people in new ways and commit fraud. In many cases, it has been seen that users are unaware of these things. Some users inadvertently give access to their devices, which the criminals then exploit. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center has urged people to keep themselves safe and be alert to ongoing scams. The site has advised users to take certain precautions, including removing certain applications from the smartphone. The portal has also warned users against re-installing these types of apps.

Avoid these apps
The cyber crime reporting website has strictly prohibited users from downloading screen sharing apps on their phones. The government has also urged users who already have these apps on their smartphones to remove them immediately. This warning is especially for individuals who may inadvertently install them. Using these apps, cybercriminals can gain access to your device.

When installing an app, users are faced with requests for various permissions. Unfortunately, many users ignore these requests and give access without thinking. This omission allows cybercriminals to monitor your activities. Screen sharing apps, in particular, can give a reflection of your device. These allow criminals to see your OTP and other sensitive messages, allowing them to empty your bank account. Therefore, it is very important to avoid downloading and using these apps.

Take these precautions
Apart from this, the government has issued another advisory on its cybercrime portal. It has urged users to pay attention to their privacy settings on social media. By increasing these settings, users can keep a lot of their personal information private and reduce the risk of becoming a target of cybercriminals.

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