CNN reports fake nuclear attack warnings on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps.
CNN reports the breach; The National also covers the incident.
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“Fake alerts warn of nuclear attack after Ukraine and Russian systems hacked”
Fake alerts warned of nuclear attack after cyber hacks on Ukraine and Russia
Key points
- Ukraine and Russia reported cyber attacks on public alert apps overnight.
- The hacks produced fake messages about air raids, nuclear attack and chemical threats.
- Alerts were cancelled within hours and clarifications issued by authorities.
- It is unclear who carried out the attacks or if they are linked.
- Both countries urged residents to ignore the false messages while continuing to use other alert systems.
Other reports
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“Nuclear scare, fake radiation warnings: Cyberattacks hit Russia, Ukraine alert systems”
- SourceNdtvLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NdtvSourceNdtvLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Ndtv
“Cyberattack Hits Russian Ministry App, Sends False Radiation Threat Warnings”
- SourceBusiness InsiderUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Business InsiderSourceBusiness InsiderUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Business Insider
“Fake nuclear attack alerts hit millions of Ukrainians and Russians on the same day”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Nuclear radiation in Russia, Ukraine? No, just hacked warning alerts”
- SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNNSourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN
“Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps - CNN”
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