NATO member diplomatic office in Kiev has been attacked by hackers
The Ukrainian Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) stated in a statement on June 5, 2018, that the Ukrainian Ukrainian Security Service has prevented a cyber attack against a NATO embassy in Kiev. Action, but the SBU did not disclose the country name.
Ukrainian Security Service News Center said on June 5 that Ukrainian law enforcement officials ruled that the use of automated systems by Ukrainian Ministry of Health corporate management staff violated the information security regulations, allowing illegal access to Ukrainian Ministry of Health information and telecommunications The system led hackers to take the opportunity to attack foreign diplomatic offices in Kiev. According to Article 363 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, the manager suspected of violating the rules of computer operation. The Ukrainian Ministry of Health’s leadership has decided to expel the chairman of the state-owned company but did not disclose the name of the company that caused the incident.
In recent years, Ukraine has suffered frequent cyber attacks. The country has increasingly attached importance to cybersecurity and is also increasing its efforts to protect system security. In 2017, WannaCry and NotPetya swept the world, and Ukraine suffered heavy losses. Ukrainian President Poroshenko issued a presidential decree in August 2017 approving the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Committee’s decision to strengthen the security of the country’s cyberspace. Its directives must enhance the protection of Ukraine’s essential systems. In November 2017, Ukrainian President Poroshenko signed the “Basic Law on the Protection of Ukraine’s Cyber Security”.
Source: interfax
