Emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine hacked, sending false nuclear warnings
Published 10 h ago22 sourcesEvidence: Reported
Both Russia and Ukraine reported cyberattacks on emergency alert applications that spread false warnings, coinciding with the end of a humanitarian truce in Oleshki. The attacks resumed after the ceasefire, and a Russian drone struck a medical facility in Kherson. This marks a new dimension in the conflict, targeting civilian infrastructure and information systems.
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Both Russian and Ukrainian emergency alert applications have been subjected to widespread cyberattacks, resulting in false nuclear, radiation, and chemical attack warnings. These incidents represent a significant escalation in information warfare, directly targeting civilian trust and critical public safety infrastructure. Attribution for the attacks remains unconfirmed, though both sides allege hostile interference.
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