Fwd: 🚫 .apk files = instant access to your phone

[Dilip Barad]

Cawach Team & All students:
Such awareness campaign ads from banks etc shall be posted on social media accounts of Cyber Club.

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From: HDFC Bank <infor...@mailers.hdfcbank.net>
Date: Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Subject: 🚫 .apk files = instant access to your phone
To: <dilip...@gmail.com>

🛡️Safe Banking starts with informed choices️

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Dear Customer, Fraudsters share fake links on SMS, WhatsApp, or email, posing as bank alerts, e-challans, or official notices.  The link asks you to download an APK file ( through an app outside the Play Store), which ,once clicked and installed , can then  access your personal and banking details, control your phone, and drain your bank account. Stay protected from fake APK files by following these 5 habits: Download Only from Trusted Sources: Always install banking apps from official stores like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Avoid Suspicious Links & Attachments: Never click on unverified links or download attachments from unknown sources. Check App Permissions: Be cautious of apps that request SMS, call log, or contact access. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Use secure login methods like OTPs, biometrics, or authentication apps. Report Fraud Attempts: Suspected Fake Call, SMS, or WhatsApp? Report at https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/ (Chakshu portal) or via the Sanchar Saathi app. If You're a Victim: Act fast- contact your bank, visit https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/ or call 1930. Watch Now >> *Terms and conditions apply | Unsubscribe

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Dilip Barad (Ph.D.), Professor & Head, Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (364002), Gujarat, INDIA.

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