More than the actual attack of the WannaCry Ransomware, which held to ransom millions of computers and businesses worldwide demanding ransom to be paid in bitcoins worth $300 to unlock the data, it is the hoax now floating around social media to WhatsApp creating more panic among unaware users.
The hoax messages range from not to use shopping sites, online banking to using ATMs as possible traps of the ransomware. eScan research team unravels the truth behind these hoax messages to bring you the truth behind the messages.
Here are some of the clarifications to ensure you do not fall prey to these texts:
However, while browsing and downloading software make sure that these executable are scanned by an antivirus.
We even received an advisory in our inbox which says:
Keep the Antivirus Software active & updated on all your devices:
Status: 100% True.