A cyberattack compromised the Russian Emergency Ministry's mobile app, prompting users to receive alarming notifications claiming that "nuclear eyebrows" had been launched against all regions of the country, according to reports from independent Russian media outlet Meduza.
Emergencias has confirmed an attack, stating that the perpetrators successfully disseminated large amounts of false information to the public through various channels, while assuring that the overall alert system remained operational.
Russian Telegram channel Astra reported that Beget, a prominent web hosting provider in the country, has been compromised. Beget, which supports over 700,000 active domains within the Russian internet segment, has seen its infrastructure breached.
Reports from the online portal Down Detector indicate a significant number of users have experienced issues accessing resources hosted on Beget.
A mobile air alert app in Ukraine was compromised, resulting in the dissemination of false warnings regarding potential radiation and chemical threats, as well as the possibility of urban combat.
A message in the app, apparently targeting users in Ukraine, displayed a Russian-language notification stating that a nuclear alert would soon be issued nationwide.
The Ukrainian Air Force has issued a statement on Telegram, indicating that the Air Alert app may have been compromised.
The official assured the public that there is no risk of radiation exposure and urged them to remain calm, further instructing them to closely follow updates and information shared through the official channel.
The company behind the app has announced that unauthorized third parties accessed the app's systems, prompting a temporary suspension of its operations and the deactivation of push notifications.
The company has assured users that their personal data is safe, as the app does not store any sensitive information. However, users are advised to exercise caution and avoid clicking on suspicious notification links. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue and restore the app's functionality, with the company apologizing for the inconvenience caused.
The Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communications, known as SPRAVDI, attributed a recent cyberattack to Russia in a statement posted on its X platform.
Belarusian hackers allegedly breached the servers of Russia's Federal Statistical Service, Rosstat, compromising approximately 25,000 computers and accessing 23 terabytes of sensitive data, which includes information on Russia's performance in the conflict in Ukraine.
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