ISLAMABAD: The security agencies on Friday foiled attempts to hack mobile phones of senior government officials aimed at obtaining sensitive information.
The involved elements tried to acquire sensitive information from government officials and bureaucracy in the name of senior government officials, the official news agency said.
They also tried to seek information by sending mobile hacking links through WhatsApp, a press release issued by the PM Office media wing said.
It added that the government has instructed all its officials to remain vigilant and not to respond to any such messages. The officers have also been directed to inform the Cabinet Division immediately on receiving such mobile messages.
All the security agencies are fully alert on this matter, the press release added.
