Ukraine, Russia Report Cyberattacks On Emergency Alert Systems As Fake Chemical & Radiation Threat Warnings Trigger Public Alarm
Kyiv: Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their respective emergency alert systems, with fake warnings about chemical and radiation threats circulated across Ukraine and false public safety information distributed through a Russian government mobile application amid the continuing war between the two countries. Ukraine's Air Force says its public air raid alert app was likely…
Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks on their emergency alert systems, with Ukraine's Air Force stating its public air raid alert app was likely hacked after sending false warnings of radiation, chemical hazards and street fighting in Kyiv and other cities. The Air Force emphasized there is no radiation threat and urged residents to stay calm and follow updates.
Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported its mobile application was targeted in a cyberattack, resulting in the dissemination of false information about a possible public threat. Efforts are underway to fix the vulnerability in the app. The cyber incidents occur amidst ongoing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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