How the India-Pakistan crisis played out as fake WhatsApp messages
During the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, false WhatsApp messages & Instagram reels about cyberattacks, bank hacks & blackouts triggered mass panic. While no actual breaches occurred, fear spread faster than facts, causing anxiety, tech-phobia, & what experts call "digital trauma." The episode revealed how deeply misinformation can disrupt public trust especially during times of national tension.