In a recent interview with The Independent, Malyuk said that at least Russia did. 10 cyber attacks per daytargets government resources, critical infrastructure facilities and other assets.
At the same time, the number of attacks increased sharply: in 2020, the SBU recorded 800 cyber attacks, in 2021 – more than 2,000, and after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia – more than 4,500. Targeted from the mass to the advanced, however, the SBU claims to have successfully countered this threat.
How does Ukraine counter cyber threats in times of war?
The rise in cyberattacks comes as Ukraine continues to grapple with a conflict with Russia that has claimed more than 13,000 lives and displaced more than 1.5 million people since the beginning of 2014. The cyberattacks are seen as part of Russia’s broader campaign to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its sovereignty.
Despite the difficulties, Ukraine is determined to protect itself from cyber threats. Collaboration with international partners to improve their cybersecurity capabilities helps implement a set of measures to strengthen its defence. These include the creation of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center and the launch of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
Major General Malyuk highly appreciated the efforts of Ukrainian cybersecurity experts and believes the country is well equipped to counter the threat of cyberattacks. He warned, however, that the war is not over yet and that Ukraine must remain vigilant in the face of this evolving threat.
As Ukraine continues to struggle on multiple fronts, the threat of cyberattack is another reminder of the challenges it faces every day. However, Ukraine intends to defend itself against these attacks and secure its future through a strong and determined response.
It will be recalled that earlier, the head of the Cybersecurity Department of the Ukrainian Security Service, Ilya Vityuk, said that the Ukrainian special service has developed much more than the Russians, and therefore defeated them in cyberspace. war.