Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert apps
Original title: Ukraine and Russia both report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps as limited ceasefire ends
Fake nuclear threat alerts sent in Ukraine after app hack as ceasefire ends
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia reported cyberattacks targeting their emergency alert mobile apps. Ukrainian users received false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat. The service was suspended due to the attack and later restored. Russian authorities are repairing the Emergency Situations Ministry mobile app after hackers sent fake alerts.
- App suspended in Ukraine then restored
- Fake alerts sent in Russia after ministry app access
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2 min read at databreaches.netAP 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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