Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert applications
Authorities in both Ukraine and Russia reported that their emergency alert mobile applications were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday. The hacks resulted in false warning messages being sent to residents, including a fake nuclear radiation threat in Kyiv, though officials quickly worked to clarify the confusion.
- Emergency alert mobile applications in Ukraine and Russia were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday.
- The hacks caused fake emergency and radiation warnings to be sent to users.
- Ukrainian authorities stated that the false warnings were cleared up shortly after the incident.
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- France 24 — Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps Center
- Washington Times — Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattack targets apps Lean Right
- ABC News — Ukraine and Russia both report cyberattacks on emergency apps Lean Left
- CBS News — Hacked alert apps send Ukrainians, Russians fake attack warnings Lean Left
- The Guardian — Hackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app Lean Left
- BBC — What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia Center
- Fox News — Ukraine says air alert system hacked after false radiation warning in Kyiv Right