Ukraine air raid app reportedly hacked, sending false radiation threat warnings

Ukraine's Air Force says its air alert app was apparently hacked, sending users a false radiation threat. Russian authorities say their own app was also hit by a cyberattack, with fake warnings sent inside Russia.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 01:18 UTCAir Force says Ukraine app apparently hacked
2. 2 Nov, 01:40 UTCAl Jazeera reports Ukraine blames Russia
3. 2 Nov, 02:57 UTCPicked up on Mastodon

Top sources

• Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked. https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraines-a ir-raid-alert-system-hacked-air-forcSteve Herman
• Ukraine reports 'cyberattack' on air raid alert system; Russia's emergency ministry app also 'compromised'Gulf News
• Russia, Ukraine air raid alert apps hit by cyberattacks after truce endsAl Jazeera
• Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force saysBBC News
• Nuclear scare, fake radiation warnings: Cyberattacks hit Russia, Ukraine alert systemsTimes of India
• Cyberattack Hits Russian Ministry App, Sends False Radiation Threat WarningsNDTV