Cyber Attack Breaches Kyivstar Security via Employee Account - Company President
Date: 2023-12-14 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
Security Breach and Investigation
Komarov acknowledged the breach, attributing it to a compromised employee account that allowed adversaries to penetrate the company's infrastructure. He emphasized an ongoing investigation into the matter.
Internal Threats and Cyber Defense
Highlighting the potential presence of individuals within organizations susceptible to manipulations like revealing passwords, Komarov referenced the aspect of social engineering. He reassured the use of cutting-edge technologies for cyber defense, citing approximately 500 thwarted cyberattacks since the onset of the major intrusion.
Impact and Recovery
The robust cyber attack on Kyivstar's network resulted in significant service disruptions, affecting communication and internet accessibility. The outage, caused by a powerful hacker attack on December 12, was ascribed to a Russian pseudo-hacking group.
Restoration of Services
As of 6:00 PM, December 13, Kyivstar's telecom specialists commenced the restoration of voice communication services across Ukraine.
