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Fake nuclear alerts sent through 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 notification apps were hacked, sending fake alerts warning of nuclear danger to the public. The coordinated false alarms have raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical alerting systems during the ongoing war, and officials in both countries are investigating the breaches while urging citizens to rely on official channels for verified information.
Why now: Fake nuclear alerts spread to the public during the Russia-Ukraine war, alarming people already on edge about nuclear threats.
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