In brief
The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app was hit by a massive cyber‑attack that allowed attackers to push false alerts about a public threat. Ministry officials say they are working to patch the vulnerability and restore normal operation. No other agencies have confirmed the incident yet.
The mobile application of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry was hit by a massive cyberattack that sent false alerts about a public threat, the ministry’s press service reported on November 2.
According to TASS, attackers managed to exploit a vulnerability in the app to disseminate fake information to users.
The ministry’s press spokesperson noted that efforts are underway to address the flaw and restore the app to normal operation.
"The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app has been hit by a massive cyberattack, allowing perpetrators to send out fake information to the public," the ministry stated.
No other government agencies have confirmed the incident or provided additional details. The situation remains under investigation, with the ministry working to secure its communications platforms and prevent further misuse of its app.
