# Emergency alert hacks ‘designed to undermine trust in government,’ expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/126274

- France 24, 2026-11-02 22:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/emergency-alerts-hacking-designed-to-undermine-trust-in-government-expert-says

> Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight, sending users in both countries fake warnings about possible nuclear strikes. The systems are back under control, but the attacks’ origins remain unclear. University College London’s Dr Melanie Garson said such attacks aim to erode confidence in the government’s ability to provide trust.

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