‘Dance of the Hillary’: Guard your data, Punjab Police warn of Pak virus onslaught | Chandigarh News
BATHINDA: They hostile neighbour is trying a new war hack in tango with internet crooks. Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered a Pakistan-linked cyber-attack campaign involving a dangerous malware named Dance of the Hillary, which is being spread via popular social media platforms as tensions flare between the two countries.
Spreading through social media platformsPunjab Police claim that the malware is being circulated through platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, and email. It infiltrates smartphones through video or document files and, once opened, can access sensitive user data such as banking information, passwords, and personal details. The malware may also enable remote control of infected devices.Authorities said the threat emerged during ‘Operation Sindoor‘, an ongoing response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. A Pakistani operative, posing as an Indian defence official, reportedly used a WhatsApp number to call journalists and civilians in an attempt to extract information about the situation on the ground.“People are advised strongly not to click on suspicious links or respond to messages from unknown sources,” a senior Punjab Police official said. “These could be attempts to compromise personal or national security.” In a cyber alert posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Punjab Police warned the users: “Pakistan-based hackers are spreading malware named Dance of the Hillary. Do not click on unknown links – this malware can steal your data and control your device.”Security agencies continue to monitor the threat and have urged the public to remain vigilant.
