Bengaluru Officer Loses Rs 10 Lakh After Opening Malicious WhatsApp Wedding Invite
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A Bengaluru government officer fell victim to a cyber fraud after downloading a wedding invitation file sent via WhatsApp. The file reportedly contained malware that gave fraudsters unauthorised access to the officer's bank account. Multiple transactions were carried out without the officer's knowledge or consent. Upon reviewing the account, the officer discovered that nearly Rs 9.97 lakh had been illegally withdrawn. The incident highlights the growing threat of malware-laced files being circulated through popular messaging platforms.
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