"Report Reveals Russian Hackers Infiltrated Ukraine Telecom for Months Before Cyberattack"
TL;DR
Russian hackers infiltrated Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest telecom provider, for several months before executing a significant cyberattack in December. The Security Service of Ukraine's cybersecurity chief described the attack as disastrous, with the dual purpose of intelligence gathering and psychological impact. The hacking group Solntsepek claimed responsibility, but Ukrainian officials believe Russia's military intelligence unit Sandworm was behind it, signaling a warning to the Western world about cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Russian Hackers Breached Ukraine Telecoms Giant Months Before Major Cyberattack: Report The Daily Beast
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- Ukraine says Russian hackers penetrated major telecoms network for months POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine Says Russian Hackers Breached Telecom Giant Months Ahead of Cyberattack – Reuters The Moscow Times
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