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Cyberattacks Target Air Raid Alert Apps in Ukraine and Russia
Official air raid alert applications in both Ukraine and Russia experienced cyberattacks shortly after a localized ceasefire concluded. Users in Ukraine received false warnings regarding nuclear radiation threats, while Russian authorities reported the dissemination of incorrect information on their systems. Officials from both nations have urged the public to disregard the false alerts and rely solely on verified communication channels.
Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)
- Ukraine and Russia say their emergency apps suffered cyber attacks moments after localised ceasefire ended (Daily Mail)
- Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says (BBC News)
- Russia, Ukraine air raid alert apps hit by cyberattacks after truce ends (Al Jazeera English)