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BSF alerts troops to stay away from suspicious Pakistan WhatsApp groups
The BSF troops have particularly been warned to stay away from suspicious WhatsApp group saying that ISI is trying to steal the movement and location information of the security forces.
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Manjeet Sehgal
Chandigarh
July 12, 2019
UPDATED: July 12, 2019 22:53 IST
It has been observed that recently, a WhatsApp group KBC online is trying to add BSF personnel: Circular | REUTERS image for representation
HIGHLIGHTS
Pakistan-based unscrupulous elements are trying to sneak into Indian security zone via social media.
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a communique sent to to various centres, has expressed the apprehension that a Pakistan-based WhatsApp group titled as 'KBC Online', which has been created by using Pakistan-based mobile phone number + 92308 576 3677, was trying to add numbers of BSF personnel to steal information about troop movement.
"It has been observed that recently, a WhatsApp group KBC online is trying to add BSF personnel. Then they send attractive links on these groups and when somebody clicks a link, they (Pakistan) get access to the device," the circular said.
The circular has also issued directions to avoid these groups by unknown numbers by going to Settings - Account - Privacy Groups - My Contacts - Done.
The BSF headquarters has asked its regional units to brief troops about security threat being posed by the suspicious WhatsApp groups.
The BSF troops have particularly been warned to stay away from suspicious WhatsApp groups.
There are apprehensions that ISI by using the WhatsApp groups and suspicious apps to steal the movement and location information of the security forces.
The BSF circular also becomes important as KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati) is about to return on the television.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/sto...pakistan-whatsapp-security-1567969-2019-07-12
The BSF troops have particularly been warned to stay away from suspicious WhatsApp group saying that ISI is trying to steal the movement and location information of the security forces.
ADVERTISEMENT
Manjeet Sehgal
Chandigarh
July 12, 2019
UPDATED: July 12, 2019 22:53 IST
It has been observed that recently, a WhatsApp group KBC online is trying to add BSF personnel: Circular | REUTERS image for representation
HIGHLIGHTS
- A circular issued directions to avoid these groups by unknown numbers
- The BSF headquarters has asked its regional units to brief troops about security threats
- There are apprehensions that ISI is trying to steal BSF's movement and security information
Pakistan-based unscrupulous elements are trying to sneak into Indian security zone via social media.
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a communique sent to to various centres, has expressed the apprehension that a Pakistan-based WhatsApp group titled as 'KBC Online', which has been created by using Pakistan-based mobile phone number + 92308 576 3677, was trying to add numbers of BSF personnel to steal information about troop movement.
"It has been observed that recently, a WhatsApp group KBC online is trying to add BSF personnel. Then they send attractive links on these groups and when somebody clicks a link, they (Pakistan) get access to the device," the circular said.
The circular has also issued directions to avoid these groups by unknown numbers by going to Settings - Account - Privacy Groups - My Contacts - Done.
The BSF headquarters has asked its regional units to brief troops about security threat being posed by the suspicious WhatsApp groups.
The BSF troops have particularly been warned to stay away from suspicious WhatsApp groups.
There are apprehensions that ISI by using the WhatsApp groups and suspicious apps to steal the movement and location information of the security forces.
The BSF circular also becomes important as KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati) is about to return on the television.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/sto...pakistan-whatsapp-security-1567969-2019-07-12
