Hackers are once again active in stealing sensitive government information, prompting the Cabinet Division to issue a notice to all federal ministries, divisions, and provincial governments.
Hackers have begun cyber attacks on government officials through various WhatsApp numbers and fake emails.
According to the Cabinet Division’s notice, hackers are targeting through different WhatsApp numbers and fake emails, sending virus-infected messages using various mobile numbers and email addresses. They attempt cyber attacks using fake domain numbers.
The notice states that hackers also use a software to access various systems and send files.
Departments have been instructed not to download files received from unknown numbers or emails, and all government officials and staff have been advised to adhere to these instructions.