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PTA Flags 1,043 Fake Accounts and 37 Hacked Profiles to Meta Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats

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In 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported 1,043 fake accounts and 37 hacked social media profiles to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to information released by PTA, the fake accounts, which included impersonations of politicians, government officials, and citizens, were flagged for removal. Of the hacked accounts, 27 were on Facebook […]