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Kyivstar Faces cyberattack

December 13, 2023
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Kyivstar Faces cyberattack

Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar experienced a cyberattack that resulted in widespread disruptions to internet access and mobile communications. The incident occurred on the same day that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington to seek additional military aid. While Kyivstar assured that subscribers’ personal data was seemingly uncompromised, the outage affected critical services, including air raid sirens, retail payment processing, and ATM access.

Kyivstar, which has about half of Ukraine’s mobile subscriber base, faced connectivity issues as observed by internet monitor NetBlocks. The disruption led to concerns about the potential involvement of Russian state hackers, although the attack was not directly attributed. The company’s CEO, Oleksandr Komarov, suggested a cyber dimension to the conflict with Russia, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the ongoing tensions.

The cyber incident raises questions about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid geopolitical conflicts. Ukrainian government officials have previously highlighted the targeting of civilian infrastructure in cyber incidents. Russia has been accused of investing heavily in cyber capabilities to target systems supporting critical infrastructure. While a hacktivist group named KillNet claimed responsibility for the attack, some experts expressed skepticism, noting the group’s history of lower-level distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve in tandem with geopolitical developments, the incident at Kyivstar underscores the potential consequences of cyber disruptions on essential services and infrastructure. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by nations in defending against cyber threats, particularly when critical infrastructure becomes a focus during geopolitical conflicts.

Reference:
  • Kyivstar Top Ukrainian Mobile Operator Hit by Cyberattack
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