Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
- 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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Cyber Atacks hit Russia, Ukraine After Truce Ends
Preview: The temporary ceasefire enabled a humanitarian mission to occupied Oleshky, but a Ukrainian officer warned fighting could resume at an even greater intensity. Discover Title: Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine and Russia as 6-Day Kherson Truce Ends, Raisi
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These cyber attacks occur as a six-day localized truce expired on Sunday night in Olechky, the longest ceasefire since the Russian invasion began.
Ukraine and Russia affected by cyberattacks after the end of the truce. Ukraine reported during the night that its mobile app alerts to the end of the truce. Ukraine...
Russian residents received a false notification about nuclear weapons attacks, while Ukrainians received a false notification about radiation hazards.
Russia and Ukraine report cyberattacks on warning apps
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