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Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps

Egypt Independent's headline. Reported by Egypt Independent, Nigerian Tribune.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Egypt Independent, emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight from Sunday into Monday, according to authorities in both countries, and fake warnings were posted. The Nigerian Tribune reported that the apps were hit by cyberattacks, leading to fake warnings about nuclear, radiation and chemical threats to residents in both countries. The Nigerian Tribune said the incidents occurred hours apart on Sunday night, November 1. Egypt Independent said it is not clear whether the hacking of the apps is linked. The apps normally warn the public of missile, drone and other threats.

Key points

  • Egypt Independent reported that emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight Sunday into Monday.
  • Nigerian Tribune reported fake warnings about nuclear, radiation and chemical threats were circulated to residents in both countries.
  • Nigerian Tribune said the incidents occurred hours apart on Sunday night, November 1.
  • Egypt Independent said the fake messages were meant to spread panic rather than inform the public.

Sources differ: Egypt Independent says it is not clear whether the hacks are linked, while the Nigerian Tribune describes the incidents as occurring hours apart on Sunday night, November 1.

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Who is covering it

  1. Egypt Independent Egypt Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps Emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight Sunday into Monday, according to authorities in both countries. It’s not clear whether the hacking of the apps is linked. The apps warn the public of missile, drone and other threats. But rather than spread panic, the fake messages a 4 h ago · Tier 3
  2. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian, Russian air alert apps hacked Emergency alert applications in Ukraine and Russia have been hit by cyberattacks, resulting in the circulation of fake warnings about nuclear, radiation and chemical threats to residents in both countries. The incidents occurred hours apart on Sunday night, November 1, raising concerns about the sec 3 h ago · Tier 3

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