NEW DELHI: The Home Ministry in an alert issued on Tuesday said that Pakistani agencies are sending malwares in smartphones through mobile apps to steal vital information of the users.

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, minister of state for home undertakings, Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary likewise said Pakistan’s spy organization was trying endeavors to trap ex-servicemen in the garb of providing Job opportunities for work and monetary guide for spying. “There are reports that Pakistan intelligence agencies are spying on Indian security forces by sending malware in mobile apps such as

• Top Gun (Gaming App)
• Mpjunkie (Music app)
• Vdjunkey (Video App)
• Talking Frog (Entertainment App)

There are high chances of Cyber fraud as a result of such Apps when mobile banking is used on smartphones the army said. Malware is any product used to disturb PC or mobile operations to assemble touchy data or information. It’s a sort of infection intended to invade gadgets without the user assent.
 
He said amid the period 2013-16, seven ex-servicemen were captured/distinguished for surveillance exercises for the ISI. “The Indian security powers have been sharpened about Pakistan ISI utilizing questionable applications on cell phones,” he said.
 
“Furthermore, the administration has flowed Computer Security Policy and Guidelines to every one of the services/offices on finding a way to anticipate. Recognize and moderate cyber attacks which incorporates disinfection of staff and officers, establishments of CCTV and biometric for electronic reconnaissance with very much characterized emergency administration get ready for countering digital assaults and digital fear mongering for usage,” Chaudhary said.

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