In Moscow, on November 2, the Russian Emergencies Ministry announced its mobile app had been struck by a massive cyberattack that spread false alerts about a supposed public threat.
According to TASS, the ministry’s press service said the attack enabled perpetrators to send out fake information to the public.
"The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app has been hit by a massive cyberattack, allowing perpetrators to send out fake information to the public."
Officials from the Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that efforts are underway to patch the vulnerability and restore normal operation.
