Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps
Emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked on Sunday. The hackers posted false alerts about nuclear attacks, radiation, and chemical weapons in multiple locations. Ukrainian authorities reported fake warnings about radiation and street fighting in Kyiv and other areas. Both countries' authorities have acknowledged the breaches, and the situation appears to be under investigation.
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4 sourcesFake nuclear threat alerts sent to mobile phones in Ukraine as hackers access emergency alert systems
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2 developments- Nov 1Ukraine alert app sends false radiation and chemical warnings in suspected hack
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