Moscow, November 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: The mobile application of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has been targeted in a massive cyberattack, resulting in the circulation of false information about an alleged threat to public safety, the ministry’s press service has reported.
In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the cyberattack had enabled unidentified perpetrators to distribute misleading alerts to users through the mobile application.
“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.
The ministry said that technical specialists were working to identify and address the vulnerability exploited in the attack and restore the application’s normal functioning.
The incident highlights the importance of strengthening cybersecurity measures in government digital services, particularly platforms responsible for delivering emergency alerts and critical public safety information.
