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Cyber police report massive phishing attack on gov't agencies, private businesses

Malware strikes when the target downloads the files from a compromised email.

12:30, 04.06.2021

Microsoft accuses Russia of new cyberattack on U.S. government agencies

This wave of attacks targeted approximately 3,000 email accounts at more than 150 different organizations.

15:40, 28.05.2021

SBU exposes Russian asset on trying to steal personal data of security operatives

Phishing efforts were pursued through WhatsApp.

15:15, 23.04.2021

Russian hackers again targeting Ukrainian officials amid rising tensions

The campaign first appeared in January and ran through at least mid-March,

16:30, 21.04.2021

UK's Foreign Office summons Russia ambassador over Kremlin's malign activity

The UK backs the actions announced by U.S. President Biden in response to Russia's recent activity.

12:20, 16.04.2021

U.S. to retaliate over Russia's meddling, hacking

The U.S. response would likely comprise several elements, including sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's entourage.

10:15, 08.04.2021

9News Australia sees massive cyber attack amid work on episode on Putin

Russian hackers are said to be behind the attack due to the sophistication of the hack.

22:59, 28.03.2021

U.S. preparing retaliatory cyberattack against Russia – media

The covert cyber operations will be combined with new sanctions, sources say.

16:40, 08.03.2021

NSDC reports cyberattack on gov't agencies' e-document flow network

The tools and tactics applied suggest it's one of Russia's cyber-espionage groups that stands behind the breach attempt.

12:45, 24.02.2021

"Pushing back:" Council of EU decides on three-pronged approach to Russia

Russia looks uninterested in cooperation with the EU.

22:59, 22.02.2021

U.S. response to SolarWinds hack could go beyond sanctions – Biden's advisor

It will include a "mix of tools seen and unseen."

11:55, 22.02.2021

SBU site targeted in massive DDoS attack

The cyberattack has been ongoing for several days already.

21:45, 18.02.2021

Ukrainian sentenced in U.S. for operating int'l US$3 mln money laundering scheme

He pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud.

19:00, 13.02.2021

NSDC warns about threats in Ukraine over large-scale cyber attack in U.S.

The attack is very similar to the Ransom: Win32/Petya attack that occurred in Ukraine in 2017.

16:40, 14.12.2020

Russia, North Korea hackers target coronavirus researchers – Microsoft

Russian group Fancy Bear and North Korean groups Zinc and Cerium were implicated in recent incidents.

17:25, 14.11.2020

Ombudsperson's website blocked amid cyber attacks

The site is being attacked for the second day in a row.

12:45, 10.11.2020

Ukraine calls on international community to put more pressure on Russia for cyber attacks

The Ukrainian government says it trusts findings of a U.S. probe into Russia's cyber crimes.

12:50, 21.10.2020

Norway blames Russia for cyber attack on parliament

The full extent of damage has not been revealed to the public.

19:30, 14.10.2020

Hacker group stealing gov't secrets, ESET security experts say

The group has compromised government entities, including militaries and foreign ministries, as well as private companies, across Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

18:20, 03.10.2020

Microsoft records over 13,000 gov't-supported cyber attacks over two years, most originating in Russia

Among other major actors are Iran, China, and North Korea.

16:30, 30.09.2020

RFE/RL: U.S. releases cybersecurity advisory on new 'Drovorub' Russian malware

The 45-page advisory is an "extensive, technical analysis on specific threats."

11:55, 14.08.2020

Reuters: Russia pledges reciprocal steps after EU sanctions for alleged cyberattacks

The EU targeted the department for special technologies of the Russian military intelligence service.

16:20, 31.07.2020

U.S. announces US$1 mln rewards for two Ukrainian hackers

In January 2020, a U.S. Secret Service led investigation resulted in a 16-count indictment against Radchenko and Ieremenko.

18:30, 22.07.2020

EU ambassadors agree on sanctions against Russia, China for cyberattacks – journalist

This is about asset freezes against Russia's GRU military intel and the intelligence services of China and North Korea.

16:40, 22.07.2020

SBU in Kharkiv region exposes group of cybercriminals stealing money from bank cards

Investigators believe the cyber group consisted of at least 15 active members.

12:40, 22.06.2020

Merkel says new Russia sanctions not ruled out

One of the possible pretexts for imposing new sanctions Merkel called Russian hackers' 2015 cyber-attack that targeted Bundestag, as well as computers in her own office.

19:10, 20.06.2020

EU to impose sanctions on Russia hackers for cyber attack on German Bundestag – journalist

In particular, sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.

14:10, 02.06.2020

Ukraine releases video tutorials on cybersecurity

The series is available on the Diia.Digital education online platform.

12:20, 27.05.2020

RFE/RL: U.S., Britain again accuse Russia of cyberattacks on Georgia

The targeted websites included those of the president's office and local municipality offices.

23:58, 06.03.2020

Reuters: Ukraine says personal data leaked from government jobs portal

Ukraine and its institutions have repeatedly been the victims of cyber attacks.

18:59, 17.01.2020

Ukraine, NATO to hold joint exercise in Odesa

The parties will work out action algorithms for crisis situations that may arise in the Black Sea region.

21:50, 15.01.2020

Government officials worldwide targeted for hacking through WhatsApp – Reuters

Сyber intrusion could have broad political and diplomatic consequences.

12:20, 01.11.2019

Ukrainian news outlets report hacker attacks on their websites

The perpetrators published provocative articles aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian military.

18:28, 28.08.2019

Reuters: ECB shuts down one of its websites after hacker attack

Neither ECB internal systems nor market-sensitive data were affected, the bank says.

12:20, 16.08.2019

SBU blocks cyber attack on broadcasting server of Black Sea TV

The attack was aimed at disabling key elements of broadcast control and backup.

12:40, 13.08.2019

Russian state-sponsored hackers behind IoT cyberattacks, Microsoft says

The firm's security center found that the IoT attacks it spotted all fed back to a server belonging to the STRONTIUM state-sponsored hacking group, also known as Fancy Bear.

12:20, 07.08.2019

Russia linked to cyberattacks on Bellingcat researchers probing GRU

Russian hacking group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, is believed to be controlled by the GRU and is the most likely culprit, although that will be difficult if not impossible to substantiate.

21:00, 27.07.2019

WhatsApp confirms "targeted" surveillance attack – media

An "advanced cyber actor" was involved, the company says.

10:20, 14.05.2019

"LPR" reportedly behind recent phishing attack on Ukraine govt agencies, military – threat research

The malware is spread via emails with malicious LNK files with PowerShell scripts designed to download a second-stage payload from the command and control server.

17:30, 17.04.2019

Ukraine reports cyber attacks from Russia on country's election commission Feb 24-25

Ukraine has already developed a cyber defense mechanism for CEC servers.

18:45, 26.02.2019

Cyber provocation in Kyiv: Hacked computer projects swastika on shopping mall's stairs amid b-dance fest

It appears hackers aimed to feed the Kremlin's narrative of "Nazis in power in Ukraine" and create a relevant hype-driving viral story for Russian media to spread it worldwide.

11:40, 19.02.2019

Ukraine's security service blocks 360 cyber incidents in 2018

Ukraine may expect an increase in cyber interference by Russia pending presidential elections in March 2019.

00:59, 10.01.2019

Hundreds of German politicians hacked, excluding those from far-right AfD – media

Immediate suspicion will be directed towards Russian state-sponsored hackers.

22:30, 04.01.2019

Ukraine's Envoy to UN restores access to Twitter account following hack attempt

Yelchenko wished his enemies "to implode from rage."

11:55, 28.12.2018

Czech counterintel says it paralyzed Russian spying network - media

President Zeman, known for his pro-Russian stance, has earlier dismissed the agency's report.

21:40, 08.12.2018

Ukraine should prepare for more Russian cyberattacks ahead of 2019 elections - expert

There’s some indication that Ukraine is getting better at defending itself, thanks in part to foreign assistance.

15:40, 08.12.2018

SBU thwarts Russian cyberattack on telecom systems of Ukraine's judiciary

Compromised e-mails, infected with malware, had been sent to computers in various bodies of the country's judiciary system.

17:50, 04.12.2018

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service helps thwart another massive cyber attack on gov't agencies

Recommendations have been issued for preventing cyber threats.

11:40, 17.11.2018

Ukrainian government agencies targeted in another cyber attack – SBU

The hackers used software that allowed them to monitor users, copy files, and intercept passwords.

23:50, 11.10.2018

Ukraine's Fiscal Service comes under cyber attack – statement

The internet provider identified a denial of service attack, the report says.

18:40, 09.10.2018