WannaCry spreading though WhatsApp and e-banking is fake news

By MEI MEI CHU

Nation
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
11:02 AM MYT

- Reuters

PETALING JAYA: Two viral messages claiming that the WannaCry ransomware is being distributed through online banking services and WhatsApp are hoaxes, a source at CyberSecurity Malaysia confirms.

One of the messages claim that the cyberattack has reached the Internet banking sector, and advises users against performing online transactions or online purchases.

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