Alhosn urges public not to share their data on the app - GulfToday

Alhosn urges public not to share their data on the app

  • 18 Aug 2022
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The 'Alhosn' application has urged the public not to share their confidential information of their accounts on the application publicly.

It explained that this information is the one’s personal information as displayed on his/her Alhosan passes, the QR code generated by one’s pass, which cannot be shared with others because it contains personal information.

In addition, the one-time password (OTP) cannot be shared with anyone, Alhosn application added.

It further pointed out the green pass on the application contains sensitive personal data, and this data can be hacked and misused if it is improperly shared, calling on the public to be careful when sharing their green pass online

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