September 20, 2024 at 02:54PM Ukraine bans government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from installing Telegram on state-issued devices due to national security concerns during the war with Russia. The ban stems from the app’s alleged use by Russia for cyberattacks and location tracking. Ukrainian users can still use Telegram on personal devices. Based … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 02:39PM Ukraine’s CERT-UA discovered malicious software being distributed through emails impersonating the country’s Security Service. The emails contain a link to download a file triggering the ANONVNC malware, allowing attackers to access victims’ devices. More than 100 government devices have been affected, and users are advised to contact CERT-UA if suspicious. … Read more
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
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