Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps
Also reported by PBS NewsHour
Summary
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia said cyberattacks targeted their emergency alert apps. Ukrainian users received false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat, while Russia said hackers sent fake alerts through the Emergency Situations Ministry’s app.Key Facts
- Ukraine reported that its emergency alert app was targeted by a cyberattack.
- Some users in Ukraine received false alerts warning of an imminent nuclear threat.
- Russia said hackers gained access to the Emergency Situations Ministry’s mobile app.
- Russia reported that fake emergency alerts were sent through the app.
- Russian authorities said they were working to restore the app’s functionality.
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