Indian Company Promotes Spyzzer Accessories in Pakistan claiming to protect the personal, financial and official data of Pakistani citizens. The Spyzzer Spyware is promoting its services in Pakistan through social media platforms. The online promotion is a common method of engaging users to buy products and services across the globe. However, it’s use in data theft and maneuvering isn’t unknown to many.
The Spyzzer software claims to protect the privacy of its users. It takes control of the user’s device and protects them from any spyware. “Spywares are so powerful that they can be active even when your phone is switched off or is put on flight mode. SPYZZER offers a passive solution by creating a smart barrier that blocks cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, RFID signals and audio video recording, thus effectively disconnecting your device from the network,” claims the official website. It also claims to shield the device from GPS tracking. “SPYZZER shields your mobile phone from GPS tracking. In today’s interconnected world, it’s essential to maintain privacy during your movements from point A to point B. By using SPYZZER, you can ensure that no one can track your location.”
Privacy Concerns
The data usage section on Privacy Policy claims to record “Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.”
For mobile devices, it claims to “collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.”
Both Pakistan and India continue to remain foes after fighting major wars, mainly on the Kashmir issue. Both the countries claim of infiltration of militants and rogue elements against each other. However, the Indian side uses its digital advancement to discredit Pakistan through fake news and disinformation via multiple online methods. One such global campaign was highlighted through the EU disinfo Lab featuring the Indian Chronicles for spreading inaccurate, maligning and wrong information against Pakistan. The following image depicts the Key Facts on Indian Chronicles:
While, the Pakistani authorities were trying to share the truth with the international community; the Indian Chronicles was an organized effort to discredit Pakistan at the international level. Although, this was damaging for Pakistan. Yet, the Pakistani authorities were unable to understand how the Indian side was planning the disinformation campaign. The failure of Pakistani authorities was resulting in a backlash for years. Until only, when a European Union based EU Disinfo Lab brought the matter to the global attention.
Today, India stands as a global leader in the Information Technology sector. The value of export revenue of the IT sector across India stands at US$ 199.5 billion, claims Statista. Moreover, India leads on the information (or disinformation) fronts at the global levels in contrast with Pakistan.
Data Security of Pakistani Citizens
Yet, there is a clear understanding amongst the Pakistani authorities that India may use its cyber resources against Pakistan at any levels and lengths. Pakistan’s Security and Exchange Commission advised its registered companies to avoid using the cloud servers maintained in India for security purposes.
While Pakistan’s Cabinet Division continues to issue notifications, alerts, and advisories on cyber threats, the modus operandi of the Indian side continues to change with time.
“We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device,” clearly states Spyzzer.
