In brief
A massive cyberattack on the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app on 2 November triggered the spread of false alerts. The ministry’s press service confirmed the breach and said work was underway to patch the app and restore normal operation.
A big cyberattack hit the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app in Moscow on 2 November, flooding users with false alerts about a supposed public threat.
The ministry’s press service said perpetrators were able to send out fake information through the app, creating confusion among the public.
“The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app has been hit by a massive cyber‑attack, allowing perpetrators to send out fake information to the public,” the ministry stated.
The ministry is currently working to address the vulnerability in the app and bring normal operation back online.
