US EditionViral post claiming that ATMs across India would remain closed for 2–3 days due to a ransomware cyberattack by Pakistan is false
- On May 8, 2025, the Government of India’s Press Information Bureau declared a viral claim false that ATMs across India would close for 2–3 days due to a ransomware attack from Pakistan.
- This claim resurfaces from a long-standing hoax linked to 'Dance of the Hillary' warnings and unrelated past ransomware incidents, with no credible evidence connecting it to current Indo-Pak tensions.
- Historical ransomware attacks in India, such as on AIIMS Delhi and JNPT, caused operational disruptions and data losses, but none led to nationwide ATM shutdowns as falsely claimed in the viral post.
- PIB and banks including SBI confirmed on May 8–9, 2025, that ATMs and digital services are fully functional, urging citizens to avoid sharing unverified messages and emphasizing 'Don't share unverified messages.'
- The official rebuke aimed to prevent unnecessary panic amid ongoing India-Pakistan border tensions, ensuring continued public access to banking and discouraging misinformation spread on social media.
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India-Pakistan tension: Is your nearby ATM closed due to cyber attack ? - PUNE PULSE
PIB and SBI confirm that ATMs and digital banking services remain fully operational; citizens urged not to fall for fake messages. Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claiming the closure of ATMs due to a ransomware cyberattack has caused panic among citizens. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued
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