State Special Communications Service of Ukraine warns of threat of hacker attacks on Defense Forces soldiers
Kyiv • UNN
The State Service of Special Communications of Ukraine has warned of the activation of a hacker group that is trying to gain access to the computers of the Ukrainian military in order to steal documents and messenger data.
Hackers are trying to hack into the computers of the Ukrainian military in order to steal documents and messenger data. This was warned by the State Special Communications Service, UNN reports.
Details
The Government Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine , CERT-UA, reports increased activity of the UAC-0184 group, which is trying to gain access to military computers to steal documents and messenger data
Attackers use popular messengers, social networks and other platforms for dating and communication to spread malware.
They can send in particular
- bait messages: for example, about the opening of enforcement proceedings/criminal case; video of military operations; request for acquaintance, etc;
- files (archives) with a request for assistance in opening/processing them.
The State Service for Special Communications warned that hackers use such malware, including to steal and download data from a computer, including messages and contact details of the Signal messenger, which is quite popular among the military.
Experts also warned that any reckless online activity of a serviceman (for example, publishing a photo in uniform) makes it easier for attackers to identify priority targets for attacks.
Recall
Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands" of attempts to disrupt the European rail network, including hacking attacks on the signaling systems and networks of the Czech national rail carrier.
