National Cyber Directorate Warns of Fake WhatsApp Alert
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's National Cyber Directorate issued an urgent warning about a fake news alert spreading on WhatsApp, urging the public not to share it. The Directorate clarified the message is not an official security alert and could cause panic. They advised verifying information through official channels and updating apps only via official stores. The public can report fake news to the Directorate's 119 hotline.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warned of a fake alert circulating on WhatsApp.
- The Directorate stated the message is not an official security alert and could cause panic.
- Citizens are urged not to forward the false message and to verify information officially.
- Users who shared the fake alert should post a clarification in the same group.
- The National Cyber Directorate's hotline is available 24/7 at 119 for reporting fake news.
Israel's National Cyber Directorate has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a false message (fake news) currently circulating on WhatsApp and other platforms. The Directorate emphasizes that the message contains fabricated information and is not an official alert from security authorities. They stress that spreading such messages can cause unnecessary panic and urge citizens to act responsibly by not forwarding the message to others. To combat the spread of misinformation, the Directorate advises verifying information exclusively through official channels of the Home Front Command and the National Cyber Directorate. They also recommend updating applications only through official app stores, not via links received in messages. If a user has already shared the false message, they are advised to post a clarification in the same group to prevent further rumor circulation. Professionals remind the public that even messages forwarded many times or from known sources may not be reliable. For reporting impersonation messages, fake news, and suspicious links, the National Cyber Directorate's hotline can be reached 24/7 at the short number 119.
