If you use Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website or app for booking train tickets, there is an important update from IRCTC. The IRCTC has issued an advisory urging people not to download a suspicious Android application called ‘irctcconnect.apk.’
It said that malicious apps are being circulated through popular messaging app like Whatsapp and Telegram.
It has warned that this apk file is harmful and can infect your mobile phone if installed.
IRCTC said that users should be extra careful while responding to any messages appeared to be dent by ITCTC. It said that the fraudsters behind the app pretend to be IRCTC and attempt to obtain your personal information, such as your UPI details and other important banking information. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid downloading this app and to remain vigilant against any similar suspicious applications.
Here is the complete advisory issues by IRCTC:
It has been reported that a malicious Android application (irctcconnect.apk) hosted on phishing website (https://irctc.creditmobile.site) is being circulated over instant messaging platforms e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. This android app (APK file) is malicious and infects the mobile device. These fraudsters are sending phishing link in mass level and insisting users to download this android application, impersonating IRCTC official to trick victims into revealing their sensitive net banking credentials like UPI details, credit/debit card information etc.
In view of this, you are advised that please do not install this application and keep yourself safe from such fraudsters. Always download IRCTC’s authorized ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile app from Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Please note that IRCTC do not call its users/customers for their PIN, OTP, Password, Credit/Debit Card Details, Net Banking password or UPI details.