The National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB) has warned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that hackers are sending government job advertisement-related emails to the general public with the intent of obtaining personal information and launching a cyber-attack on government organizations.
In this regard, the NTISB issued a warning to the tax regulator on Friday.
According to the NTISB’s communication to government departments, these emails contain biodata in the form of attachments with embedded data-stealing malware.
When an individual downloads an email attachment, his or her computer/device is compromised, and the hacker gains access to all stored data/files.
To protect their personal information, citizens are advised not to download attachments or click links sent in such enticing emails.
Hackers are spreading a phishing email with the subject “Govt Jobs/ Recruitment” that contains a malicious Word document as an attachment. When you get the attachment, perform the following: A .malware is a type of malware that runs in the background.
Confucius APT Group used a Biodata form in a spear-phishing assault to collect information on a big scale.
A Cyber Alert/Advice has been issued, as seen above. All federal and provincial departments/ministries are urged to take proper precautions while posting job openings on their websites, according to the statement.
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