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Cyberattacks send false nuclear warnings through Ukrainian and Russian emergency apps

Both countries reported interference with public warning apps, spreading false alerts about nuclear danger while authorities urged residents to rely on official information.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Ukraine air raid app sends false nuclear alerts after suspected hack
  2. 2Cyberattacks send false nuclear warnings through Ukrainian and Russian emergency apps

Key moments · 6

False nuclear and chemical warnings appear for Kyiv

CNN Brasil ↗

App also sends false warnings of street fighting

nu.nl ↗

Sirens and public panic reported across the country

Times now ↗

Air Force says alert app was apparently hacked

BBC ↗

Russia reports cyberattack hours after Ukraine's announcement

Infobae ↗

Report describes temporary suspension of Ukrainian alert service

Mint ↗

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  1. Fake nuclear threat alerts sent to mobile phones in Ukraine as hackers access emergency alert systems
    Fast Company
  2. Why Russia’s latest cyberattack on Ukraine is a desperate attempt to sow panic
    The Independent
  3. Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps
    France24
  4. Nuclear threats and street brawls: Russia, Ukraine report attacks on their emergency alert apps
    The Register
  5. Ukraine and Russia say emergency alert apps were hit by hacks - Al Arabiya English
    Al Arabiya English

10 articles

  1. App ucraniano de alerta de ataques sofre invasão hacker, diz Força Aérea
    CNN Brasil
  2. Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
    BBC News
  3. Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation alert, Air Force says - BBC
    BBC
  4. Ukraine Air Raid System Hacked: Fake Nuclear Alerts Trigger Panic
    Times now
  5. Oekraïense waarschuwingsapp gehackt, valse alarmen over nucleaire dreiging
    nu.nl