"Ukraine Accuses Russian Hackers of Long-Term Telecom Breach Amidst War Tensions"

Ukrainian officials reported that Russian hackers, believed to be part of the Sandworm cyberwarfare unit, infiltrated the network of Ukraine's largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, from at least May 2023, leading to significant service disruptions in December. The cyberattack wiped out critical infrastructure, affecting over 24 million customers and causing widespread communication issues, including in areas affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia. This incident highlights the vulnerability of even large-scale networks to sophisticated cyber espionage and sabotage operations.