Here is a step-by-step survival guide:
. SMS bombers are tools used to harass individuals by sending hundreds of automated messages in a short period, which is a violation of Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). How to File a Report
: Several websites provide "free" bombing services where users simply enter a number to start the "flood". Android Apps (APKs)
: Attackers may use the flood of messages as a "smokescreen" to hide illegitimate login attempts or account takeovers, potentially escalating the crime to electronic fraud. Risks to the Victim
An SMS bomber automates the request process. Instead of a human clicking "Send OTP" once, the bomber script targets the victim's phone number across dozens (or hundreds) of unsecured web forms simultaneously. Consequently, the victim’s inbox is flooded.
Despite the measures taken, combating SMS bombing remains a challenge. Some of the challenges include:
Using APIs from popular Pakistani services like Daraz, Foodpanda, Bykea, or Zong/Jazz portals. Call Bombing: