Ukraine and Russia Report Cyberattacks on Emergency Alert Apps, Spreading Fake Warnings

Emergency alert mobile applications in both Ukraine and Russia have been targeted by cyberattacks, leading to the dissemination of false warnings. In Ukraine, users received erroneous alerts about high radiation levels and chemical threats, while Russian authorities reported hackers sending fake emergency messages after gaining access to their ministry's app. Ukraine's air raid alert channel confirmed "unauthorized parties" interfered with its operation, urging users to rely on other channels.