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Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by Security Affairs, Nov 2, 10:20 UTC

Hackers Send Fake Nuclear Threat Alerts to Ukrainian and Russian Citizens

In brief

Hackers reportedly hit Ukraine ‘s and Russia ‘s emergency alert apps, sending fake nuclear and attack warnings and raising concerns over public safety. Ukraine and Russia both said on Sunday night that hackers had compromised their emergency alert apps and used them to send fake warnings about air raids and other attacks, including nuclear threats.

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2 outlets, in the order they reported it.

  1. Security AffairsFirst report

    Hackers Send Fake Nuclear Threat Alerts to Ukrainian and Russian Citizens

    Hackers reportedly hit Ukraine ‘s and Russia ‘s emergency alert apps, sending fake nuclear and attack warnings and raising concerns over public safety.

    Read at Security Affairs Details

  2. The Record

    Russian and Ukrainian hackers hijack emergency apps to spread fake nuclear attack warnings

    A popular Ukrainian air raid alert system was hacked over the weekend, prompting a cyber group to breach a similar Russian system in retaliation.

    Read at The Record Details