Archive · 25 Jun 2025
SP Warns Public Against Clicking Suspicious APK File Links
Imagine someone sends you a secret code (called an APK file) that looks like a game or a delivery update on your phone.
If you click on it, it's like letting a stranger into your house.
This stranger (cybercriminals) can then steal your secrets, like passwords, banking information, and even record videos or listen to your conversations.
They send these codes through messages, like WhatsApp or text messages.
Always be careful about what you click and download on your phone.
Only download apps from safe places, like the Google Play Store.
If something seems strange, it's best to ignore it and tell a grown-up.
Kurnool SP warns the public against clicking APK file links.
Cybercriminals use disguised APK links via various platforms to hack phones.
Downloading malicious APK files grants access to sensitive phone permissions.
Fraudsters steal OTPs, banking details, and personal data through these files.
The public is advised to download apps only from trusted sources.
- Who
- District Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil and cybercriminals.
- What
- The District Superintendent of Police warned against clicking and downloading APK files.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kurnool
- Why
- To prevent cyber fraud and protect the public from financial and personal losses.
General Public
Cybercriminals
Avoiding malicious links
General Public
Avoid interacting with unknown or suspicious links.
Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals use deceptive tactics to trick people into downloading malicious files.
- Warning Issued By
- Kurnool District Superintendent of Police
- Targeted Groups
- Elderly, people with disabilities, students, unemployed youth, farmers, and online shoppers
- Affected Platforms
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, SMS, and other platforms
- File Type
- APK (Android Application Package)
- Reporting Channels
- National Cyber Helpline (1930) and www.cybercrime.gov.in