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Russian hackers have successfully breached the system of Ukraine’s leading telecoms operator, Kyivstar, in a cyberattack that lasted for several days. The attack affected approximately 24 million users and caused significant disruption to services. The head of Ukraine’s cybersecurity department revealed exclusive details about the attack, emphasizing its disastrous impact and the gathering of intelligence. The Security Service of Ukraine conducted an investigation, suspecting Russian military intelligence cyberwarfare unit Sandworm’s involvement. Kyivstar denied any leakage of personal or subscriber data and collaborated with the authorities to mitigate future risks.
Source: The Times of India
