Ukraine air raid app hacked with fake nuke alerts — SkimNews
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- Ukraine's Air Force reported that the public air raid alert app had been hacked, displaying false alerts for nuclear and chemical threats in Kyiv and other areas.
- Ukraine's Air Force stated the app showed an erroneous message claiming Russia had deployed its hypersonic Oreshnik missile, which was not true.
- Ukraine's Air Force emphasized there was no radiation threat and urged the public to stay calm and follow official updates on its Telegram channel.
- Ukraine's Ministry for Digital Transformation confirmed the air alert app was no longer operational but said alternative alert systems, including sirens, remained functional.
- Russia's emergencies ministry experienced a separate massive cyberattack on its mobile app, spreading false information, according to TASS.
Why it matters: Civilians in Kyiv faced acute panic due to manipulated emergency alerts, exposing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The parallel attack on Russia’s app suggests a broader cyber campaign may be underway, raising risks for both nations’ public alert systems during active hostilities.
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