Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has issued an important security advisory to all users of the “My Identity” application. The authority emphasized that authentication requests should only be approved if they are linked to a real action initiated by the user. This caution aims to prevent unauthorized access and protect citizens’ personal and civil data from potential misuse or fraudulent activities.
In its statement, PACI stressed the necessity for users to carefully verify the service provider’s details and the specific purpose of each authentication request before granting approval. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance digital safety and ensure the secure use of the national digital identity platform, which holds sensitive personal and civil records.
“My Identity” is a widely used application in Kuwait that allows citizens and residents to access various government and private services digitally. By centralizing identity verification, the app streamlines processes but also becomes a target for potential social engineering or phishing attempts if users are not vigilant about authentication prompts.
PACI’s warning reinforces the importance of digital literacy and cautious online behavior. Users are encouraged to treat unexpected or unsolicited authentication requests with suspicion and to only approve prompts that they themselves have triggered during legitimate service transactions. The authority continues to work on strengthening the platform’s security framework to safeguard user data in an increasingly digital administrative landscape.
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