8th Pay Commission Scam: Fake APK Files Target Govt Employees' Bank Accounts

• A new cyber fraud targets government employees with fake 8th Pay Commission salary calculator APK files.
• Malicious APK files, once installed, grant fraudsters remote access to devices, siphoning funds.
• Scammers exploit curiosity around the 8th Pay Commission to capture OTPs and access bank accounts.
• Official updates for the 8th Pay Commission are available on 8cpc.gov.in or verified.gov.in domains.
• Avoid installing APK files from unknown sources and report suspicious links to the National Cyber Crime Reporting portal.