Ukraine and Russia report cyber-hacks on air-raid warning apps

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The Guardian reported that Ukraine and Russia said their emergency air-raid warning apps were hit by cyber-hacks overnight, with Ukraine’s app sending fake alerts about nuclear radiation, chemical attacks and incoming missiles, and Russia’s app taken offline after a Ukrainian hacker group claimed responsibility. [1]

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  1. Ukraine and Russia say emergency air-raid warning systems hit by cyber-hacks – Europe live

    The Guardian · · Full text

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