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. In a press conference Wednesday, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau urged the people not to fall prey to fake viral messages about the WannaCry ransomware. "Do not panic and easily believe viral messages spreading through social media. The WannaCry ransomware, which infected hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries, encrypts the data on a victim's computer or network. Related stories:Report ransomware to us, says CyberSecurity MalaysiaViral message about WannaCry attacks on e-banking and online retail quoting The Star is fake news

Source: thestar May 17, 2017 11:07 UTC