Kyiv air raid app hacked, sends false radiation alerts
A cyberattack on Kyiv's air raid warning app sent fake radiation and chemical alerts, prompting authorities to urge calm and dismiss any real threat.
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AIUkraine's air raid warning app was hacked late Sunday, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
The breach triggered false emergency alerts to Kyiv residents' smartphones, including messages about radiation threats and chemical attacks.
Fox News reported that alert maps and city loudspeakers broadcast these warnings, causing panic among the population.
The Ukrainian Air Force said on Telegram that the "Air Alert" app was likely compromised by enemy forces, but stressed there was no real radiation threat.
Ukrainian officials urged citizens to remain calm and avoid clicking on suspicious links or spreading unverified information.
The app is typically used to deliver early warnings and updates on civil defense alerts.