PTA warn's not to use public WiFi of cyber attacks amid COVID-19 crisis

Islamabad Pakistan: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA advised peoples not to use public WiFi services, warning of possible cuber attack through message pretending to contain COVID-19 information

In the statement the PTA told peoples to be wary of text messages claiming to provide information and update on COVID-19 virus. Its added that everyone should refrain from using open WiFi at public location

Internet services providers were also cautioned to remain alert Corona virus related cuber attacks
The telecom regulatory body said online criminals including hackers were attempting to get financials benefits from the name of the pandemic entire system could be hack if files attached in suspicious email were downloaded.

The PTA also cautioned providing passwords and personals data and credit card information  anywhere online peoples should update there software application as well

Peoples should only use trustworthy links and websites for downloading purpose PTA