1. Introduction The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is the backbone of India’s GST regime, managing the IT systems that enable tax registration, return filing, payments, and compliance. While the primary interface for taxpayers is the web-based GST Portal (www.gst.gov.in), GSTN also provides official mobile applications to facilitate on-the-go access for specific user groups.
| Risk | Description | |------|-------------| | | Can steal login credentials, OTPs, and financial data. | | Phishing | Fake login screens mimic GST portal to capture username/password. | | Data breach | Access to camera, SMS, contacts, or storage may be misused. | | Non-compliance | Filing or data submission via fake app has no legal validity. | | Account takeover | Credentials stolen can be used to file fake returns or claim fraudulent refunds. | gstn apk