Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps
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Key context: <p>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 appear to have had little impact …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/fake-warnings-of-nuclear-attack-posted-on-hacked-russian-and-ukrainian-emergency-apps/">Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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 appear to have had little impact … The post Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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