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.

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…