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Ukrainian Minors Recruited for Cyber Ops

December 16, 2024
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed a chilling new espionage campaign believed to be orchestrated by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The operation targeted Ukrainian minors, recruiting them for cyber operations and reconnaissance missions under the guise of a “quest game.” According to the SSU, two groups of children, aged 15 and 16, were involved in photographing and documenting key military targets in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. These reconnaissance activities, which included taking photos and videos of sensitive locations, were then reported back to Russian intelligence via anonymous chat channels.

The operation was carefully disguised to avoid detection, with the minors unaware of the true nature of their tasks. The SSU stated that the minors were instructed to travel to specific coordinates, take photos of military facilities, and describe the surroundings. This information was later used by Russia to guide airstrikes in Kharkiv, potentially endangering civilian and military lives alike. The covert nature of these operations, relying on young recruits, underscores the lengths to which adversarial intelligence services are willing to go in the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations.

Following the discovery of the operation, the SSU conducted a special operation in Kharkiv, where all members of the FSB agent groups were detained. This included not only the minors but also a liaison, a Russian police officer from the Krasnodar region, who is charged in absentia for acts of sabotage under martial law. The SSU’s swift action resulted in the capture of the entire network, with one of the main organizers facing life imprisonment for their role in the subversive activity. The operation highlights the serious consequences of recruiting minors for espionage purposes and the importance of maintaining strong security measures against such threats.

In addition to this espionage operation, Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) has reported an increase in cyber attacks targeting defense companies and security forces within the country. These attacks have been attributed to a Russia-linked actor, UAC-0185, further emphasizing the role of cyber espionage in the ongoing conflict. The SSU’s recent revelations of Russia’s efforts to use minors in cyber operations reflect the evolving tactics in modern warfare, where digital and physical espionage intertwine, posing significant risks to national security.

Reference:
  • Ukrainian Minors Recruited for Russian Cyber Operations and Reconnaissance

 

Tags: Cyber NewsCyber News 2024CybersecurityDecember 2024Federal Security ServiceKharkivRussiaSecurity Service of UkraineUkraine
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