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Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says

Officials said the hacked app sent false radiation, chemical and street-fighting alerts before the warnings disappeared.

  • On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, Ukraine's Air Force confirmed the public Air Alert app was hacked, triggering false notifications of radiation, chemical, and street-fighting threats across Kyiv and other regions.
  • Developed by Ajax Systems and the Digital Transformation Ministry, the app provides immediate warnings about potential Russian air strikes, a critical tool Ukrainians have relied on since the 2022 invasion.
  • Vinnytsia Oblast Governor Natalia Zabolotna reported the incident likely involved a phishing operation, warning users: "Cyberattack on the 'Air Alert' app. Do not click on the link in the message."
  • The Air Force urged the public to remain calm, stating "There is no radiation threat," and directed citizens to follow verified updates on the service's official Telegram channel.
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Even the threat of nuclear strikes was mentioned in false messages sent to the citizens of Ukraine, while similar problems were caused in Russia. The post Ukraine – Russia: Cyberattacks with messages about chemical and even nuclear attacks appeared first on in.gr.

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The agency is already working to correct the vulnerability of the mobile application and restore its normal functioning.

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WTVB broke the news on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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