Russian emergency app hack with fake nuclear alerts
Russia's Emergencies Ministry app was hit by a major cyberattack that spread fake information, reportedly including fake nuclear strike warnings.
What we know
First Squawk quotes Russian newswires on the attack. An account on X relays claims of fake nuclear warnings and questions who targeted both Russian and Ukrainian systems. The nuclear-alert and dual-hack claims are unverified.
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