Amid the ongoing escalations of tension between India and Pakistan, a slew of reports have suggested that Indian Citizens are allegedly being preyed through a by different cyber attacks that have been spread across the innerweb. Ina new update it has ben revealed that a new virus known as the Dance of Hillary has been spreading through popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, email, and Telegram.
The Virus has been disguised as a harmless video or document but its loaded with malware. Often users either download or click on the link the malware leaps on to the device and steals sensitive personal and banking details.
Citizens at large are being urged to stay cautious against such issues and avoid going on any unknown links or attachments that seem suspicious.
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What is the Dance of Hillary ?
The Dance of Hillary is said to be a harmful Malware that is designed to hold your sensitive information ransom or steal your sensitive information and further damage digital devices. Indian cybersecurity agencies have attributed the origin of the Malware campaign formally.
While the source of the virus is still being investigated it has been revealed that the virus’s spread aligns with the known patterns of state -sponsored cyber groups.
The Timing of the attack also coincides with a time of enraged tensions amongst India and Pakistan and hence it has further increased the suspicion regarding the threat. Authorities have urged users to avoid opening unknown attachments or clicking on social links, and regularly update antivirus and software operating systems. Report any uncasual device activity to cyber security helplines.
One accessed the malware would install a virus in the background and further give the control of your device to the hackers.
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