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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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Drones attacked Moscow; the mayor of the Russian capital confirmed a strike on a buildingVideo

In Moscow, a drone struck a residential building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. Mayor Sobyanin reported that there were no casualties at the scene.

News of the World • May 3, 10:53 PM • 42318 views
Russian hacker in the US pleads guilty to involvement in attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure

Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.

News of the World • May 3, 02:31 PM • 3951 views
RF attacked Kyiv region with "Parodiya" decoy drones - "Flash"Photo

Russia attacked the Kyiv region with Parodiya decoy drones to distract air defense systems. Serhii Beskrestnov reported the mass use of these UAVs after a hiatus.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:32 AM • 4324 views
Qatar-donated aircraft will be ready as Air Force One for Trump this summer - US Air Force

The US Air Force has completed the preparation of the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for Trump. The aircraft will begin flights this summer as a temporary Air Force One in a new livery.

News of the World • May 2, 06:38 PM • 4315 views
NABU warns of phishing emails allegedly sent on behalf of the bureau

NABU has detected the distribution of phishing emails containing malicious links and attachments. Official correspondence from the bureau is conducted exclusively from the nabu.gov.ua domain.

Society • April 30, 04:05 PM • 4067 views
Russia is increasing its dependence on China for critical military technologies - Bloomberg

The share of Chinese imports of sanctioned goods to the Russian Federation has risen to 90%. This allows Moscow to ramp up the production of missiles and drones for the war.

News of the World • April 30, 02:27 PM • 4014 views
The strike on "Iskanders" in Crimea demonstrated a new strength of the AFU, as drones are now penetrating concrete shelters

SSO attacked an Iskander base in Crimea with drones that pierced 60-centimeter concrete. The new weapon allows for striking the enemy's deeply protected facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 01:50 AM • 4552 views
Drones attack Russian regions – explosions heard in Dzerzhinsk, restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airportVideo

Explosions rang out in Dzerzhinsk, and the Nizhny Novgorod airport was closed due to drones. In the Volgograd region, a person was wounded and a house was damaged.

News of the World • April 29, 11:10 PM • 3422 views
Kazakhstani citizen accused of spying for Russia arrested in Germany

Sergey K. , a citizen of Kazakhstan, was detained in Berlin for spying for the Russian Federation. He was collecting data on German military aid and drones for Ukraine.

News of the World • April 29, 01:07 PM • 3738 views
The Kremlin is lowering a "digital iron curtain" over Russians - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the Kremlin is restricting the internet to hide inflation. Russians have found themselves behind a digital iron curtain due to the impact of sanctions.

Politics • April 29, 10:01 AM • 6015 views
"The cat spilled coffee on the keyboard": monobank resumes operations after outage

The monobank mobile app has resumed operations following a technical failure. The bank's co-founder, Oleh Horokhovskyi, explained the incident as coffee spilled on a sysadmin's keyboard.

Society • April 29, 08:15 AM • 3635 views
Adjusted Russian strikes on northern Ukraine: SBU detains "mole" in the Defense Forces

The detainee turned out to be a border service employee: he was involved in adjusting enemy strikes on the northern regions of Ukraine. He faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Society • April 29, 07:20 AM • 4510 views
In Moldova, hackers attacked a medical database, damaging 30% of the information

In Moldova, a cyberattack damaged 30% of the main medical database containing patient data. Authorities suspect Russian intelligence services of stealing confidential data.

News of the World • April 28, 06:10 PM • 3989 views
In Ukraine, hackers breached Roblox gaming accounts and earned nearly 10 million UAH by selling them in the Russian FederationPhoto

As part of the proceedings, 10 searches were conducted. Computer equipment, data storage devices, phones, bank cards, rough notes, over 2.5 thousand euros, and nearly 35 thousand dollars were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 01:34 PM • 3574 views
Italy to extradite Chinese national wanted by the US on suspicion of hacking attacks

The Italian government has approved the extradition of Xu Jiawei, whom the US accuses of cyberattacks. He is suspected of stealing COVID-19 research for the benefit of China.

Politics • April 26, 06:55 PM • 7561 views
Germany investigates espionage via Signal: ministers' accounts hacked

In Germany, a case has been opened for espionage through phishing in Signal; victims include politicians, military personnel, journalists, and NATO representatives. Accounts of ministers Prien, Hubertz, and Bundestag President Klöckner have been hacked.

News of the World • April 25, 01:48 PM • 3460 views
Companies Call for Joint Infrastructure Protection via New AI Tool

Major tech and financial companies urge governments to collaborate on cybersecurity through Anthropic's Claude Mythos model. It rapidly detects vulnerabilities, sparking a surge of patches and risks to hospitals, banks, and utilities.

News of the World • April 25, 01:41 PM • 3908 views
Kremlin intensifies hybrid aggression against NATO countries - Netherlands intelligence

Kremlin systematically employs cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and espionage against NATO. Russia is preparing for a regional conflict with the Alliance.

Politics • April 24, 08:36 PM • 21012 views
Kiriyenko's positions in Russia are weakening due to failures in elections in Moldova and Hungary - intelligence

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the loss of control by Sergey Kiriyenko over political processes. The FSB power bloc is taking over the management of Russia's digital environment.

Politics • April 24, 11:14 AM • 4307 views
OpenAI presented a new AI-based cyber tool to the US government and allies - Axios

OpenAI has developed a specialized model for finding vulnerabilities in government systems. Only verified entities will have access to the powerful version.

News of the World • April 22, 04:19 PM • 3074 views
Rutte calls on allies to jointly increase defense production

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to increase the production of air defense systems and drones. The key topic of the upcoming summit in Ankara will be the defense industry.

Politics • April 22, 02:57 PM • 3790 views
Britain believes 100 countries have cyberattack technologies

British intelligence stated that a hundred states have access to cyber-invasion tools. Hacking technologies threaten infrastructure and individuals.

News of the World • April 22, 09:15 AM • 2579 views
Anthropic's potentially "dangerous" AI model Mythos accessed without permission - media

A group of users gained unauthorized access to the new Mythos model through a third-party contractor. The technology could facilitate powerful cyberattacks.

News of the World • April 22, 06:00 AM • 4846 views
Scammers sell "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz for cryptocurrency

Vessels receive fake offers for paid transit through the strait. One vessel has already been shelled after paying for a non-existent permit.

News of the World • April 22, 12:58 AM • 3421 views
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Users complain about Kyivstar's service. The operator assures that specialists are resolving the difficulties.Photo

Kyivstar subscribers complain about being unable to make calls and having internet problems. Most complaints have been recorded in Kyiv and Dnipro via Downdetector.

Society • April 21, 06:43 PM • 22695 views
Scammers send fake letters from Budanov, information about cyber fraud passed to law enforcement - OP

The attackers are asking for media support through fake letters from proton. me mail. The President's Office has handed over data on cyber fraud to law enforcement agencies.

Society • April 20, 12:34 PM • 3056 views
Anthropic is in talks with the EU, including on cybersecurity models - European Commission

Anthropic is discussing the implementation of new AI models with the EU and has committed to adhering to the code of practice. A risk assessment of the services is currently underway.

News of the World • April 17, 02:26 PM • 8037 views
SMS bombers, a large-scale bot farm, and the dissemination of humiliating content - the police revealed details of the crypto-loan schemePhoto

Police detained seven members of a group who blackmailed over 1,500 people through Bitcapital and Crypsee. The perpetrators used a bot farm with 6,000 numbers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 17, 12:19 PM • 3135 views
Germany's Ministry of Defense restricts the use of gadgets in the ministry and the Bundeswehr

Boris Pistorius has restricted the use of private phones and smartwatches in the Bundeswehr. Devices are prohibited from being brought to meetings with classified information.

News of the World • April 16, 03:31 PM • 3147 views
State Special Communications warns of an increase in cyberattacks on businesses through contractors

The enemy uses supply chains to attack government agencies and critical infrastructure. Two-factor authentication provides half of successful protection.

Society • April 16, 03:02 PM • 2635 views