India’s navigation app ‘Deesha’ is a threat to all of Pakistan, the National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB) says.
Deesha is not available on the Google Play Store as it is a third party application and can only be downloaded from third party servers. It provides reliable offline navigation just like Google Maps once you download a map of your area. The app is also gaining popularity in Pakistan and is a threat to national security.
That’s because the app can automatically access the host device, save data, read text messages, and access the device location without obtaining user consent. It can also display accurate user locations on the Indian grid system, store waypoints and much more. It can calculate the user’s location even if there is no internet available on the device.
This is why its widespread use across the country could pose a significant threat to Pakistan.
NTISB has advised that users should block all application installations from unknown sources. Applications should only be installed from official app stores such as Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Store, etc.
Google Play Protect should not be disabled on Android devices as it detects suspicious apps and warns you about them.
Last but not least, scam links on WhatsApp should not be clicked. These links often have suspicious titles such as “WhatsApp offers free plane tickets”.
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