✉news WarUkraine first seen 15 h ago, last 17 min ago, peak #1
Fake nuclear alerts sent via hacked emergency apps in Ukraine and Russia
Original: Fake alerts warn of nuclear danger as Ukraine and Russia report emergency app hacks
Both Ukraine and Russia report that their emergency alert applications were hacked, sending fake warnings about nuclear danger to users. The false alerts stoked alarm during the ongoing war, with officials on each side blaming the other. The incident highlights how information warfare is now targeting civilian warning systems relied on for real safety notifications.
Why now: Fear of nuclear escalation in the Ukraine war makes any nuclear-related alert hack alarming and newsworthy
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