A claim is circulating on social media alleging that a global internet shutdown lasting 90 days is in the works. The posts assert that, starting November 17, major banks will face massive cyberattacks, resulting in the destruction of user account data.
According to this theory, a “digital apocalypse” will begin on November 17. Hackers will allegedly target banking systems, causing customer account balances to drop to zero, with no way to recover the lost financial information. Following this, global internet access will supposedly be cut off for three months—a period during which systems will reportedly be rebuilt using artificial intelligence. Users on X (formerly Twitter) report that the source of this information is allegedly a channel on the dark web.
In light of this predicted catastrophe, people are being urged to stock up on food, drinking water, and cash. Other recommendations include purchasing precious metals, weapons, and ammunition.
It is worth noting that there have indeed been significant cyber incidents in recent months. In late October 2026, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance reported that its “hot wallets” had been compromised, leading to the unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company stated that it would cover the losses using its own funds and its user protection fund.
Another major incident occurred in June, when cyberattacks disrupted the card services of three Iranian banks—Bank Melli, Bank Saderat, and Bank Tejarat—affecting ATMs, payment terminals, and mobile applications.
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