Hyderabad, July 20 -- The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the recent circulation of fraudulent "RTO Traffic Challan" APK files through WhatsApp messages.

According to officials, cybercriminals have been sending these malicious APK files as links, especially during evening hours, targeting random WhatsApp users across the state. This new method of cyber fraud has raised concerns among authorities due to the potential threat it poses to users' financial and personal information.

Authorities stress that these messages often appear convincing, mimicking official communication from road transport or traffic departments. However, the TGCSB made it clear that recipients should never tr...