Ukraine and Russia emergency alert apps targeted by cyberattacks
Original title: Ukraine and Russia both report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps as limited ceasefire ends
Both countries reported fake nuclear threat alerts after app compromises, with services restored after brief outages.
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia confirmed cyberattacks targeting their emergency alert mobile apps. Users in Ukraine received false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat. The incidents occurred as limited ceasefire talks ended.
Impact: fake emergency alerts via app compromise
- Organizations
- Russian Emergency Situations Ministry
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1 min read at wordpress-1685287-6764806.cloudwaysapps.comAP reports: Authorities in Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert mobile apps had been targeted by cyberattacks, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat. It was not clear if the attacks late Sunday were related. Ukraine said its service, which residents rely on to seek safety amid daily Russian...
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