Date of report
- March 2022
Affiliations
- Believed to be the work of Russia's government
Russian hackers targeted Ukrainian telecommunication company Ukrtelecom’s internet service, forcing users offline. Whether the malicious activity was a DDoS attack or a more sophisticated intrusion remains unclear. Service was restored fifteen hours after the initial compromise.
Suspected victims
- Ukrainian internet service provider Ukrtelecom
Suspected state sponsor
- Russian Federation
Type of incident
- Denial of service
Target category
- Private sector
Victim government reaction
- Yes
Policy response