8th Pay Commission Scam: Cyber Fraudsters Target Government Employees with Fake APK Files

• Cyber fraudsters are exploiting government employees' curiosity about the 8th Pay Commission to commit fraud.
• They send fake APK files via WhatsApp, Facebook, and messages, promising salary increase information.
• Clicking these links allows fraudsters to gain full control of mobile phones, accessing OTPs, bank details, and passwords.
• More than 20 complaints have been reported to the Crime Branch in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
• Authorities advise deleting such messages immediately, not clicking on links, and reporting incidents to cyber helpline 1930.