PTA takes up 'hacking software' reports with WhatsApp management
The public is advised to upgrade the WhatsApp application to latest version, PTA wrote in its statement
December 20, 2019
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said Friday it was aware of the reports pertaining to a hacking software targeting WhatsApp users.
In a statement issued on Twitter, the PTA said it had "taken up the matter with WhatsApp management".
It added that it intended to "get the details of users that were targeted in Pakistan but also to have an update on the remedial measures taken by WhatsApp to prevent" similar incident in the future.
"The public is advised to upgrade the WhatsApp application to latest version and keep the device Operating System up to date in order to avoid such incidents.
"Affected individuals are requested to contact PTA at [email protected]," it added.
