Hackers send fake nuclear attack warnings through Ukraine and Russia emergency alert apps
BREACHRussia's Ministry of Emergency Situationsredteam/daily · 3 sources
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What happened
Hackers broke into the emergency alert apps used in Ukraine and Russia and sent false warnings about nuclear strikes, radiation and other attacks. Officials in both countries said no such emergency existed and urged people to rely on sirens, official broadcasts and other trusted channels.
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What to do
- Rely on official sirens, SMS, state broadcasts and verified government social media accounts for emergency warnings.
- Enable the iOS or Android emergency alerts on your phone, as recommended by Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Affairs.
- Treat alarming nuclear or radiation messages from apps as unverified until confirmed by official sources.
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Full story timeline · 3 updates
- Mon 2 NovemberHackers Target Emergency Alert Apps in Ukraine and Russia, Sending Fake Nuclear Attack WarningsGBHackers
- Nuclear threats and street brawls: Russia, Ukraine report attacks on their emergency alert appsThe Register (all)
- Tue 3 NovemberHackers Hijack Emergency Alert Apps in Ukraine and Russia to Send Fake Nuclear Attack WarningsCyber Security News
Who reported · 3 outlets
GBHackersThe Register (all)Cyber Security News
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