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Cyberattack

Threat to information security
A cyberattack is a deliberate action aimed at disrupting the operation of computer systems, networks, or devices with the goal of stealing, destroying, blocking access to data, or causing financial and reputational damage. Cyberattacks can be carried out by individual hackers, organized groups, or even states. Cyberattacks are a serious problem in the modern digital world, as they threaten the operation of banks, hospitals, government agencies, energy systems, and private users.
2000
One of the first massive cyberattacks was recorded — the ILOVEYOU virus caused significant damage worldwide
2007
Cyberattacks on Estonian government systems became an example of cyber warfare
2010
The Stuxnet virus, targeting industrial facilities, was discovered
2017
The global WannaCry ransomware attack affected hundreds of thousands of computers
2020
A significant increase in cyberattacks due to the transition to remote work
2022
Large-scale cyberattacks on Ukrainian state resources
2025
Strengthening cybersecurity and using AI to counter cyberattacks
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Ukrenergo promises monetary compensation - fraudsters have become active onlinePhoto

Attackers are spreading fakes about payments for power outages to gain access to cards. Ukrenergo does not accrue compensation and urges not to enter data.

Society • March 19, 12:02 PM • 5363 views
Slovenia demands investigation into Israeli company Black Cube's interference in elections

Prime Minister Robert Golob called on the EU to investigate illegal surveillance of politicians by private intelligence. The interference was called a hybrid threat to the entire bloc.

News of the World • March 19, 09:30 AM • 5058 views
Cyberattack on Stryker causes hospital operation delays

A global IT infrastructure outage at Stryker has blocked the operation of medical robots. Due to the attack on the supplier, hospitals are forced to postpone operations.

News of the World • March 19, 02:19 AM • 7088 views
Experts have discovered new spyware for iPhones that can affect millions of devices

Cybercriminals are stealing data and crypto wallets through Apple vulnerabilities. Experts urge immediate system updates to protect against attacks.

News of the World • March 19, 12:00 AM • 17149 views
Fraudsters defrauded EU citizens of €300,000 in a call center scheme with "drops"; they were exposed as part of an international cyber operation - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Two Ukrainians defrauded Latvian citizens through a call center, posing as investment and bank employees. The perpetrators have already been notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 08:42 AM • 3804 views
Ukraine and Spain to create joint investigative group to probe Portnov's murder - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

Prosecutor General Kravchenko discussed the extradition of criminals and the investigation into the murder of Andriy Portnov in Spain. The parties will create a joint investigative group (JIT).

Politics • March 17, 04:45 PM • 46452 views
The capital of the Russian Federation is under a massive attack, authorities report dozens of downed drones

The Russian Federation stated that air defense reported the destruction of more than 60 drones on approach to the capital. Explosions were recorded in several districts of the Moscow region and the Kaluga region.

News of the World • March 14, 08:59 PM • 18813 views
Hackers breached 14,000 routers worldwide and turned them into a massive botnet

KadNap malware creates botnets for cyberattacks through vulnerabilities in router firmware. Hackers gain remote control over networks.

News of the World • March 14, 12:00 PM • 13403 views
Scammers have become active on social media, promising fake payments from the UN and Ukrenergo - CPDPhoto

Attackers are sending out phishing links to obtain assistance of up to 8,800 hryvnias. The scheme's goal is to steal personal data and money from cards.

Society • March 13, 06:43 PM • 4699 views
Explosions heard in Crimea and Sevastopol, air defense active and internet down - monitors

A series of explosions occurred in Sevastopol and Bakhchysarai due to air defense operations against drones. The internet went down in parts of the city, and flashes were recorded near airfields.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:18 PM • 11550 views
Ukraine joined the Convention on International Access to Justice - Rada

The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.

Society • March 12, 02:52 PM • 4778 views
The Rada ratified the agreement on access to the EU Cybersecurity Reserve

The Parliament adopted draft law No. 0365 to attract EU specialists and tools. This will strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure and integration into the EU space.

Society • March 12, 01:50 PM • 3177 views
The 112 Ukraine application has received new important functions - Klymenko announced the details

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has updated the 112 Ukraine application with video communication functions for people with hearing impairments and automatic geolocation. The service has already been used by over 326,000 people.

Society • March 12, 11:51 AM • 3597 views
Iranian hackers claimed to have carried out a large-scale cyberattack on the American medical company Stryker

An Iran-linked group attacked the medical equipment manufacturer Stryker. The company's shares fell by 3.6% due to disruptions in its digital network.

News of the World • March 12, 12:00 AM • 15581 views
Conclusions made, those who are disappointed - I apologize: Horokhovsky reacted to the scandal with the client's verification and the "tricolor"

The co-founder of Monobank admitted his mistake for publishing a photo of a client against the background of the tricolor. In the future, the bank will transfer such data only to law enforcement agencies.

Society • March 11, 09:00 PM • 6059 views
Lithuania has defined Ukraine's and Moldova's accession to the European Union by 2030 as a "strategic goal"

President Nausėda considers Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership within four years to be realistic. Sandu called the de-occupation of Transnistria a condition for accession.

News of the World • March 11, 12:15 AM • 13176 views
Navrotskyi submitted an alternative defense funding plan to parliament instead of EU loans

The President of Poland initiated the SAFE 0% plan to modernize the army using NBP profits. Donald Tusk criticizes the idea due to a lack of real guarantees.

News of the World • March 10, 09:28 PM • 5474 views
Russian hackers are trying to trick Signal and WhatsApp users into revealing verification codes and PINs - Center for Countering Disinformation

The enemy is attacking military personnel and officials using social engineering methods to obtain PIN codes. Attackers are using fake support chatbots.

News of the World • March 10, 01:21 PM • 3660 views
Hackers gained "superpowers" through AI chatbots, deceiving them despite programming - media

Attackers used AI chatbots to hack nine Mexican government systems. The bots provided hackers with code and bypass plans after a series of prompts.

News of the World • March 10, 08:45 AM • 5251 views
Internet massively shut down in St. Petersburg and Moscow due to UAV threat

In Russia, mobile internet and communication are being blocked in 63 regions due to drone attacks. Only state-controlled resources remain accessible.

News of the World • March 9, 03:55 PM • 5862 views
Oschadbank temporarily suspended electronic services due to cyberattack

The state bank suspended the operation of digital services on March 9 due to suspicious activity. Specialists are checking the systems to protect customer data.

Society • March 9, 10:29 AM • 3993 views
Russia spies on Estonian energy with airships - CPD

The Russian Federation uses airships to monitor Eesti Energia facilities near the NATO border. The goal is to prepare sabotage and exert psychological pressure on employees.

Economy • March 7, 05:20 PM • 6651 views
US and Qatar discuss acquisition of Ukrainian interceptor drones against Iranian "Shaheds" - Reuters

The US and Qatar are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian drones to shoot down Iranian "Shaheds," a source reports.

Politics • March 6, 07:00 AM • 16514 views
FBI detected suspicious activity in its computer networks and launched an investigation

The FBI confirmed the detection of anomalous activity in its internal digital systems and launched an investigation. The attack could have been aimed at systems for managing wiretapping and technical surveillance.

News of the World • March 5, 09:25 PM • 7108 views
Data centers have become new strategic targets in the Middle East warPhoto

Drone strikes damaged three Amazon facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, while the US and Israel attacked data centers in Tehran. This indicates that computing power is becoming a priority for attacks.

News of the World • March 5, 05:32 AM • 7352 views
Indian intelligence agencies engage private startups to deploy guardian satellites in orbit

India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.

Technologies • March 5, 03:49 AM • 5373 views
France warns of large-scale digital attacks from Russia ahead of municipal elections

French intelligence services are recording an increased threat of Russian interference in the elections on March 15 and 22. Analysts predict massive online manipulation and the spread of fabricated news in France.

News of the World • March 5, 03:24 AM • 7237 views
Regional elections in Germany under threat of Russian interference - Media

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.

Politics • March 4, 05:31 AM • 7606 views
Defense Forces liberated 9 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction and continue the offensiveVideo

The Defense Forces liberated 9 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction, and 3 more were completely cleared of the enemy. Since January 29, 2026, Russian invaders have suffered losses of over 6,500 personnel.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 01:56 PM • 4231 views
In Odesa, under the guise of an NGO, 'protection' from mobilization was sold in a scheme involving UAH 30 million per month; searches were conducted in TCR - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

In Odesa, a criminal group was exposed that, under the guise of the NGO "Ukraine is a Mother," sold "protection" from mobilization. The perpetrators earned up to UAH 30 million monthly; 64 searches were conducted, and over UAH 1.6 million was seized.

Society • March 2, 08:36 AM • 5242 views