New Delhi, May 9 -- The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has dismissed a widely circulating WhatsApp message that falsely claims ATMs across the country will be closed for 2-3 days due to a ransomware cyber-attack.
The viral message, which warns users against making online transactions and alleges that a cyber-attack linked to Pakistan will disrupt ATM services, has been labelled as fake by PIB. The message also mentions a supposed video titled "Dance of the Hillary," calling it a dangerous virus that could format mobile phones, another baseless claim.
Sharing the clarification on X, PIB Fact Check stated:
"A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2-3 days.
This Message is FAKE
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