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Hackers Send Fake Nuclear Warnings to Phones in Russia and Ukraine
People in Russia and Ukraine got scary alerts on their phones about radiation. Officials say the messages were fake and caused by hackers.
A smartphone screen showing a warning alert icon with a radiation symbol.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Nov. 2, 2026, 10:03 a.m. - an hour ago
If you live in Russia or Ukraine, you might have gotten a scary notification on your phone today. The alerts warned people about high levels of nuclear radiation in their area. But it was all a lie.
Both countries confirmed that hackers broke into the apps used to send emergency warnings. These apps are usually meant to tell people when there is an air raid or a dangerous situation.
Instead of real news, the apps sent out fake messages about radiation leaks. People were told to go to safe spots or put on protective gear because of the fake threat.
Officials in both countries say the alerts were not real. There is no actual increase in radiation. It appears this was a deliberate cyber-attack to cause confusion and fear during an already tense time.
Tech experts are now looking into how the hackers managed to get into the systems. For now, authorities are telling people to stay calm and check official sources if they get a sudden, unexpected warning on their phones.
Source: BBC
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