MHA Blocks 'Wingo' App, Warns Android Users Against SMS Fraud

• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has geo-blocked servers linked to the 'Wingo' app network to disrupt its operations.
• The 'Wingo' app is described as a 'telecom mule as a service' platform offering earnings based on SMS tasks, used for sending fraudulent SMS messages without user knowledge.
• Four Telegram channels with 1.53 lakh subscribers and over 53 YouTube videos promoting the app were also blocked.
• The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under MHA issued a public warning, advising citizens to refrain from using the app.
• MHA reiterates its commitment to safeguarding citizens from cybercrime and urges reporting suspicious activities through official platforms.

Why It Matters: MHA blocks 'Wingo' app and warns Android users about SMS fraud, urging vigilance against malicious apps.