Ukraine says air alert system hacked after false radiation warning in Kyiv
Ukraine's Air Force said its air alert system was hacked after false radiation hazard and chemical attack warnings spread panic across Kyiv on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Ukraine's official air-raid alert app sent false emergency alerts warning of a radiation hazard and a chemical attack in Kyiv.
- The app also issued fake warnings about Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik missile and alleged street fighting.
- Ukraine's Air Force stated that the air alert app was hacked and there was no radiation threat.
- Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia for the incident.
- Russia's Emergencies Ministry reported its mobile application was subjected to a massive cyberattack, enabling attackers to send false information.