Fake Nuclear Alerts Hit Emergency Apps in Ukraine and RussiaCyberattacks Put Civilians’ Emergency Warnings at RiskUnverified Cyberattacks Disrupt Public Warning Apps
False radiation, chemical and nuclear warnings appeared on emergency apps in Ukraine late November 1, followed hours later by fake alerts on a Russian ministry app. Officials in both countries said their systems had been targeted by cyberattacks.False nuclear and radiation alerts struck emergency apps in Ukraine and Russia late November 1, as the countries accused hackers of compromising public warning systems.Ukraine and Russia said hackers sent false nuclear and radiation warnings through emergency apps late November 1, but neither incident was linked to a confirmed perpetrator.