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Fake nuclear strike alerts hit Russian and Ukrainian warning systems

Original: Emergency alert systems in # Russia and # Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nu

Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit by cyber attacks overnight, broadcasting fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes to users in both countries. Dr Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Security at University College London, commented on the incident, which highlights how wartime information systems are increasingly being targeted and manipulated.

Why now: The incident is a rare simultaneous cyber attack on both warring countries' alert infrastructure, raising fears about escalation and misinformation.

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• Emergency alert systems in # Russia and # Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. Dr Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Security at University College London, says that… · Vittoria

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