Indian navigation app ‘Deesha’ is a threat to all of Pakistan, claims the National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB).
Deesha is not available on the Google Play Store since it’s a third-party application and can only be downloaded from third-party servers. It offers reliable offline navigation, just like Google Maps once you download a map of your area. The app is gaining popularity in Pakistan as well and it is a national security threat.
That is because the app can automatically gain access to the host device, store data, read SMS texts, and access device location without acquiring any permissions from the user. It can also display accurate user locations on the Indian Grid System, save waypoints, and do much more. It is able to compute user location even if there is no internet available on the device.
This is why its large-scale use around the country could pose a significant threat to Pakistan.
NTISB has advised that users should block all application installs from unknown sources. Applications should only be installed from official app stores like the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Store, etc.
Google Play Protect should not be disabled on Android devices since it detects suspicious apps and warns you against them.
Last but not the least, scam links on WhatsApp should not be clicked. These links often have suspicious titles such as “WhatsApp Offers Free Airplane Tickets”.
It should be ban in Pakistan
An Indian navigation app and you can’t you can’t download it from Playstore while there are tons of other apps available!! Surprised at the idiots using it.
People who use this app in Pakistan should be nailed to a wall. This is height of irresponsibility. What does this app offer that Google maps doesn’t & u have to go overboard to threaten ur own privacy & country’s security just to use this crap.
Where is the data that says it’s gaining popularity in Pakistan?
Beware of using Indian apps
Good initiative but also threat by so many apps and hackers
So plz the service provider should be aware these type of scams because it may cause trust issues between customer and service provider
And business losses may occur
Need to protect daily users of apps
I still face this issue n ban my ids and data which were hacked