Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A surge in fraudulent job advertisements using the logos of government institutions has raised concerns over personal data theft, according to cybersecurity experts.

Senior Information Security Engineer at the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT), Charuka Damunupola, revealed that multiple cases have been reported in recent days, with scammers luring unsuspecting individuals through fake government job postings on social media.

Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an official warning regarding a fraudulent advertisement circulating online that falsely claims to offer job opportunities under its name. The CBSL clarified that the advertisement is entirely fake and urged the public ...