Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has advised WhatsApp users to follow the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s instructions to avoid malware attack.

In a press release, the Ministry has advised public to keep WhatsApp and device Operating Systems updated to avoid these malware attacks.

In view of on-going reports by media regarding WhatsApp accounts being hacked by a malware attack, the ministry has already issued advisory for federal government officials on the matter, providing measures to minimize possibility of any infection.

NNR/Khokhar