Hackers posing as Ukraine’s Security Service infect 100 govt PCs

August 12, 2024 at 02:15PM Impersonating the Security Service of Ukraine, attackers used malicious emails to target government agencies, infecting over 100 computers with AnonVNC malware. The emails included a link to a malicious attachment, and the attacks began in July 2024. This incident adds to a series of cyber attacks targeting Ukraine, including the … Read more

Ukraine busts SIM farms targeting soldiers with spyware

June 14, 2024 at 09:28AM The Security Service of Ukraine dismantled infrastructure enabling pro-Russia residents to deploy spyware on soldiers’ devices and operate bot farms. A woman in Zhytomyr supported mobile numbers used for attacks, while a man in Dnipro ran a larger operation selling access to social media accounts to Russian intelligence. Investigations are … Read more

Windows KB5035849 update failing to install with 0xd000034 errors

March 12, 2024 at 06:29PM The KB5035849 cumulative update released on Patch Tuesday fails to install on Windows 10 and Windows Server systems with error 0xd0000034. Reports indicate that it won’t install when checking online for updates, affecting systems running Windows Server 2019 or Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019. Microsoft claims no awareness of issues … Read more

Russia Hacked Residential Cameras in Ukraine to Spy on Air Defense, Critical Infrastructure

January 5, 2024 at 06:30AM Ukraine’s Security Service took down two hacked residential surveillance cameras used by Russian threat actors to spy on Kyiv’s air defense and infrastructure. The hacked webcams were leveraged by Russia to aid its missile attack on Kyiv. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining cybersecurity for IoT devices, as they … Read more

Russian Agents Hack Webcams to Guide Missile Attacks on Kyiv

January 3, 2024 at 06:04PM The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has requested owners of webcams to cease broadcasts due to concerns about Russian intelligence using feeds for military reconnaissance. Russian agents hacked into webcams in Kyiv and used them for gathering air defense system information. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of IoT devices, prompting … Read more

Ukraine’s largest mobile carrier Kyivstar down following cyberattack

December 12, 2023 at 10:47AM Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack impacting over 25 million subscribers, causing mobile and internet service disruption. The company attributed the attack to hackers, involving law enforcement. There’s speculation of Russian involvement amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribers can access Vodafone Ukraine’s roaming services, and utilize internal roaming during … Read more