The Kerala Police said occurrence of scams that install invasive malware on computers and mobile phones, aiming to deceive individuals into stealing their sensitive information, is increasing. These scams involve sending harmful links to the device, and once clicked, perpetrators gain control over the device, enabling them to gather personal information, withdraw funds from accounts, and engage in other malicious activities without the user’s awareness. It is crucial to refrain from downloading or installing files with .apk and .exe extensions acquired from untrustworthy sources outside of the official Play Store and App Store. By taking personal precautions, you can effectively protect yourself from falling into such deceptive traps.
