The Cabinet Division has issued a stern warning to government officials about a targeted cyberattack campaign. Hackers are using WhatsApp and phishing emails to spread malicious software.
The government has identified several WhatsApp numbers being used by attackers to distribute harmful files. Officials have been advised to exercise extreme caution when receiving messages or files from unknown numbers.
The statement urges all government departments to inform their staff about the threat and to refrain from downloading any files from suspicious sources. The government is taking the matter seriously and is monitoring the situation closely.
The Cabinet Division has provided a list of WhatsApp numbers implicated in the attack as noted below: 923176723167, 03357837013, 03557877912, 03552217450, 0355787912, 03553825375, 03557946757, 03115700308, 03552666591.
