New Year Cyber Scam Alert: Police Warn Against Fake Greeting Links with Malicious APKs

• Police issue New Year cyber scam alert: fraudsters sending fake greeting links with malicious APK files.
• Opening unknown APK files gives cybercriminals full control over your mobile phone.
• Authorities advise against opening links or APK files from unknown sources; contact police immediately if hacked.
• CM Chandrababu Naidu skips monthly pension distribution, travels to Europe for New Year celebrations.
• Other updates: 28 AP districts effective, gig workers nationwide strike, last day for PAN-Aadhaar linking, Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple opens.

Why It Matters: Stay vigilant this New Year: avoid unknown links to prevent cyber fraud and mobile hacking.