The government advises Pakistani officials to immediately stop using these Android apps.

Authorities in Pakistan have discovered a significant data theft scheme that uses Android applications to target government workers in particular. A warning has been issued by the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) regarding dubious apps that can be found on the Google Play Store.

Since many of these apps unintentionally give users access to critical information, the advice claims that they are made to steal users’ financial and personal information with their agreement.

It is discovered that the apps are implicated in the theft of data from Pakistani officials. Users unknowingly give these apps access to private information.

Users should only install software from reliable sources, according to the advice.

Installing trustworthy antivirus and anti-malware software is advised in order to ward off dangers.

Users are encouraged to stay away from sensitive situations when using smartphones and to turn off location services when not in use.

The CERT has issued a warning that these apps present significant data security risks and has urged users to take prompt action to safeguard their personal data.