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Emergency alert apps hacked in Russia and Ukraine, sending false warnings of nuclear threats

Meduza ·

The mobile app of Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry was hit by a cyberattack, and its users received notifications claiming “nuclear warheads” had been launched “across all regions” of the country. The ministry confirmed the hack, saying “hackers managed to send fake information to the public.”…

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