The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has asked internet users to avoid downloading content sent from unidentified email addresses, warning that it might contain malware.

The NITB, in a tweet, said “phishing emails” containing malware were propagated among officials of multiple organizations.

“RTF document chain infection is observed with the use of advanced persistence techniques,” the NITB said.

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Phishing emails having malware propagated among officials of multiple organizations. RTF document chain infection is observed with the use of advanced persistence techniques. Avoid downloading documents from unknown email addresses. pic.twitter.com/JWAdBubPg2

— National Information Technology Board (@NationalITBoard) March 3, 2021