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Kursk region hit by cyberattack amid Ukrainian counter-incursion

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:39:46 +0000

The Kursk region of Russia was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Thursday, coinciding with a counter-incursion by Ukrainian forces. Regional officials confirmed the “massive” cyberattack in a statement, with state media reporting that government and business websites, as well as key infrastructure services, were temporarily disrupted. Internet monitoring service NetBlocks corroborated the... Read more »

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SpaceX probed over Russia’s alleged Starlink use

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:49:49 +0000

Democratic lawmakers are investigating SpaceX over reports that Russia is using the company’s Starlink satellite internet service in occupied areas of Ukraine, raising concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. In a letter sent Wednesday to SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Robert Garcia of California cited intelligence... Read more »

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Ukrainians grapple with telecoms outages following cyberattack

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:57:07 +0000

Ukrainian civilians grappled with a second day of extensive cellular phone and internet outages following a devastating cyberattack on Tuesday. The attack – orchestrated by Kremlin-backed hackers – targeted Kyivstar, the country’s largest mobile phone and Internet provider, affecting 24.3 million mobile subscribers and over 1.1 million home Internet users. Two hacking groups, Killnet and... Read more »

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NATO CCDCOE welcomes Ukraine, Japan, Iceland and Ireland as members

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 May 2023 15:45:27 +0000

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) celebrated its 15th anniversary by welcoming Ukraine, Japan, Iceland, and Ireland as new member nations. The CCDCOE’s headquarters in Tallinn raised the flags of each nation, signifying their integration into the cyber defense family. The inclusion of these nations is expected to enhance cooperation, knowledge sharing, and... Read more »

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Ukraine signs NATO cybersecurity centre accession

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:14:41 +0000

Ukraine has formally signed its accession to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The country applied for CCDCOE membership in August 2021. On 4 March 2022, existing CCDCOE members voted unanimously to accept Ukraine into the organisation. “We have been actively cooperating with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence for... Read more »

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Starlink terminals now cost double in Ukraine

Ryan Daws — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:13:11 +0000

The cost of buying Starlink terminals in Ukraine has doubled amid increasing demand as Russia continues its invasion of the country. Ukrainian forces have liberated key territories such as Kherson from Russian troops. In response, Russia has increased its shelling of civilian areas and the critical infrastructure they depend on. Russian missiles have targeted Ukraine’s... Read more »

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Ukraine will deploy Starlink hotspots using Tesla Powerwall during outages

Ryan Daws — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:33:11 +0000

In the event of power outages, Ukraine will deploy public Starlink hotspots powered by Tesla Powerwall. Starlink is providing a lifeline to Ukrainians as they fight to defend their homeland. SpaceX’s LEO satellite internet service offers vital connectivity within the country while ensuring the rest of the world can see the war crimes being committed... Read more »

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Russia threatens attacks on Western satellites

Ryan Daws — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:06:07 +0000

Amid growing desperation, the Russian leadership is now threatening attacks on Western satellites. Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is entering its ninth month. The heroic efforts of Ukrainian defenders are pushing the invaders out of previously occupied territories. With mounting losses and low morale, Russia is resorting to ever more barbaric acts, dangerous posturing, and... Read more »

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Musk says Beijing disapproved of Starlink’s rollout in Ukraine

Ryan Daws — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:14:47 +0000

According to Elon Musk, Beijing made clear that it disapproved of Starlink’s rollout in Ukraine. Russia attempted to sever Ukraine’s connectivity in the early stages of its invasion. The aggressor even targeted satellite operators like Viasat, which spread to neighbouring countries and risked triggering a collective NATO response. Starlink was quickly rolled out in Ukraine... Read more »

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Ukraine braces for ‘massive’ Russian cyberattacks on infrastructure

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:44:50 +0000

A statement from Ukraine’s defense ministry has warned that Russia is preparing “massive” cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Russia has carried out cyberattacks against Ukraine for many years. An hour before the country launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February this year, Russia conducted a cyberattack targeting Viasat which had a Europe-wide impact. Since... Read more »

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