✉news WarUkraine first seen 21 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #4
Ukraine and Russia emergency alert apps hacked with fake strike warnings
Original: Ukraine and Russia's emergency alert apps both hacked, residents warned of fake nuclear, chemical strikes
Emergency alert applications in both Ukraine and Russia were hacked, sending residents false warnings of nuclear and chemical strikes. Authorities in both countries moved to alert the public that the messages were fake. The incident highlights the vulnerability of civilian warning systems and the risk of panic during the ongoing war.
Why now: The simultaneous breach of alert systems in both warring countries raised fears of panic and escalation at a tense moment in the war.
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