PTA Takes-Up Matter with WhatsApp regarding Malware Hack

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Director (Public Relations), Headquarters Islamabad has issued the official press release in connection with PTA takes-up matter with WhatsApp regarding malware hack.

With reference to media reports regarding WhatsApp users being targeted worldwide including users from Pakistan with a hacking software, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken up the matter with WhatsApp management.


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PTA intends to get the details of users that were targeted in Pakistan but also to have an update on the remedial measures taken by Whatsapp to prevent the occurrence of such hacking attempts in future.


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The public is advised to upgrade the WhatsApp application to latest version and keep the device Operating System up to date in order to avoid such incidents. Affected individuals are requested to contact PTA at content-complaint@pta.gov.pk

PTA Takes-Up Matter with WhatsApp regarding Malware Hack

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