Disinformation Centre Debunks Fake Claim of Global Cyberattack on 17 November
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The social media report of a large-scale cyber attack on 17 November. The authors claim that hackers will unload bank accounts and then disappear the Internet for three months around the world. However, there is no evidence of these forecasts. RBK-Ukraine writes about this with reference to a report from the Center for Counteracting Disinformation on Facebook. . From where the rumors came from, the authors call on people to store food, water and…
According to the data of the Central Intelligence Agency, the authors of such posts refer to rumors, and as evidence, they cite recommendations of governments of different countries regarding stocks in case of emergencies, not related to November 17.
Speculation involves serial episode, U.S. operation and Civil Defense orientation
Reports of an alleged large-scale cyber attack on November 17 are floating around the network. Users are urged to stock up on groceries, water and cash, but the CPA has denied these claims.
Disinformation Centre Debunks Fake Claim of Global Cyberattack on 17 November
The Centre for Countering Disinformation says claims of a 17 November global cyberattack, wiped bank accounts and a three-month worldwide internet blackout are unsupported and based on rumours and misread alerts.
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