1. Ukraine and Russia face cyberattacks disrupting emergency alert systems

Ukraine and Russia face cyberattacks disrupting emergency alert systems

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  • Ukraine and Russia reported cyberattacks targeting their emergency alert mobile applications late Sunday.
  • Ukraine's hacked app displayed false warnings about radiation, chemical threats and street fighting.
  • Ukrainian authorities suspended the compromised app before restoring services overnight and warning users about false alerts.
  • Russia's Emergency Ministry also reported an attack but said its wider warning system remained operational.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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