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Hacks Trigger False Nuclear and Chemical Alerts in Ukraine and Russia

Hacks Trigger False Nuclear and Chemical Alerts in Ukraine and Russia

Emergency alert apps used in Ukraine and Russia were hacked hours apart, pushing fake warnings about radiation, chemical hazards, and nuclear strikes. Developers and authorities moved to correct the false messages, underscoring the risks of cyber interference amid ongoing conflict.

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Hacked alert apps send Ukrainians, Russians fake attack warnings