Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Decides to Block WhatsApp Accounts Registered on Inactive and Canceled SIMs; Cites High Risk of Fraud and Illegal Misuse
ISLAMABAD: In an official statement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started the process to block WhatsApp accounts associated with inactive, expired or canceled mobile SIM cards.
The PTA contended that WhatsApp accounts on inactive sims have a high risk of getting misused by bad actors. This progressive measure has been taken to prevent financial crime, identity theft, and other illegal online transactions.
In this article, we have provided key highlights of PTA’s Crackdown on inactive SIM WhatsApp accounts.Here are some of the key highlights of PTA’s Crackdown on inactive SIM WhatsApp accounts.
Prevention of Fraud and Misuse: The telecommunication regulator said deactivated and recycled numbers have message profiles that can be reactivated to create these vulnerabilities, which are being used by cybercriminals to perpetrate scams.
PTA spokesperson has strongly urged all citizens to check the status of their mobile SIM cards. If users have updated their phone numbers, please update their contact information as soon as possible in the account settings of WhatsApp.
Ensuring Secure Registration: PTA stated users should make sure that their WhatsApp account is registered only to their mobile numbers in their personal use to avoid any form of unauthorized use or access.