TechHackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app

Unknown hackers compromised Ukraine’s nationwide emergency alert app and sent Kyiv residents false warnings of a high risk of nuclear radiation, a chemical threat and street-to-street fighting. Ukrainian officials said unauthorised parties interfered with the app; who was responsible and why remains unclear. Russian officials also reported fake alerts targeting their emergency app, while a claim of responsibility could not be verified.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-02 11:11Original