WATCH: Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine hacked back after Russia’s cyberattack of its emergency alert system
Zelenskyy describes Ukraine’s response
In an interview with PBS News anchor Amna Nawaz, Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine had hacked Russia’s emergency alert system. He said Ukraine acted in response to attacks. Zelenskyy told PBS News that Ukraine responded after it became clear the attack was directed at civilians. He described the incident against Ukraine’s system as a cyberattack.
False alerts reported in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities said people received false warnings on emergency alert mobile apps on Sunday. The messages warned of an imminent nuclear threat. Officials suspended the alert system after the incident, but it has since resumed operation. The report did not provide further details about the false messages.
Russia reports fake app alerts
Russian authorities said on Monday that hackers had gained access to the country’s emergency mobile app. They said the intruders sent false emergency alerts. Both countries reported false alerts after cyberattacks involving emergency apps. Zelenskyy’s account linked Ukraine’s action to the attack on its own alert system.
Key points
- Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine hacked Russia’s emergency alert system.
- Ukrainian authorities reported false nuclear-threat warnings on Sunday.
- Ukraine’s alert system was suspended and later restored.
- Russian authorities said hackers sent fake alerts through their emergency app.