Fake News Alert: Misleading Message About ATM Closures

A false message is currently circulating, warning of imminent ATM closures across Pakistan due to a supposed ransomware cyber-attack.

The message falsely claims that ATMs will be shut down for 2-3 days and advises against online transactions, citing an announcement on BBC radio.

The misleading alert further claims that 74 countries have been affected and urges recipients to avoid emails containing attachments with the file name “tasksche.exe.”

Authorities and cybersecurity experts have confirmed that this information is baseless. We urge the public not to share this false message and to verify such claims through trusted sources before spreading them.

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