Ukraine suspends emergency alert app after false nuclear warnings

BBC • 02 Nov 18:34

A Ukrainian civil defence alert app was compromised, sending false warnings of nuclear and chemical attacks; the air force denied any radiation threat and cleared the alerts after about an hour.

The Guardian • 02 Nov 11:15

Unknown hackers sent fake alerts about a nuclear strike, chemical threat and street fighting to Kyiv via the national emergency app, prompting a temporary suspension of the service.

NBC News • 02 Nov 10:14

Ukraine and Russia reported cyberattacks on their emergency alert apps after false messages warned of radiation hazards and nuclear attacks, prompting officials to assure the public that the alerts were unauthenticated.

Al Jazeera • 02 Nov 04:41

Both Moscow and Kyiv said their emergency warning applications were targeted by cyberattacks, spreading false alerts about drone strikes and alleged nuclear threats.

BBC • 02 Nov 01:44

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported cyber attacks on their emergency alert applications, leading to the dissemination of false warnings.

The Guardian • 02 Nov 01:44

Ukraine’s air force reported that a cyber intrusion caused its air-alert app to issue false nuclear, chemical and missile warnings, while Russia claimed a similar attack on its emergency-alert app.

BBC • 01 Nov 22:28

Ukraine's air raid alert application was reportedly hacked, causing users to receive false alerts about radiation and chemical threats in Kyiv. Authorities confirmed there is no actual threat and urged the public to rely on official communications.

The Kyiv Independent • 01 Nov 21:29

Ukraine's Air Force reported that the air raid alert system was hacked on November 1, leading to false notifications of nuclear and chemical threats across the country.