UK Unveils Russian Cyberattacks Aimed at Undermining Support for Ukraine

Thu Jul 10 2025 01:20:20 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
UK Unveils Russian Cyberattacks Aimed at Undermining Support for Ukraine

A report by the UK reveals ongoing Russian cyber operations targeting organizations that provide assistance to Ukraine, raising cybersecurity concerns.


The UK's National Cyber Security Centre exposes a Russian military cyber campaign affecting multiple organizations supporting Ukraine. Collaborating with allies, the findings pinpoint a military unit's efforts to exploit technology to enhance spies' capabilities.


The UK government has revealed a coordinated "malicious cyber campaign" allegedly orchestrated by Russian military forces targeting various organizations, particularly those involved in aiding Ukraine. Following an in-depth investigation with partners from the US, Germany, and France, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported a series of cyber-attacks facilitated by Russian military unit GRU Unit 26165, commonly known as Fancy Bear.

Since 2022, this campaign has focused on both public and private organizations that provide a range of services from defense to logistics support for Ukraine. Among the highlighted risks, the NCSC informed that Russian hackers exploited a multitude of tactics to infiltrate networks. Of particular concern are the internet-connected cameras located on the Ukrainian borders used to monitor the flow of aid into the country. Estimates suggest that hackers gained access to approximately 10,000 cameras situated near military installations, rail stations, and other critical infrastructure, leveraging even legitimate municipal services such as traffic cameras to track essential supplies entering Ukraine.

The report describes the ongoing cyber threats as a significant danger, particularly to organizations that play a vital role in delivering assistance. Paul Chichester, the Director of Operations at the NCSC, emphasized the need for vigilance, encouraging organizations to familiarize themselves with potential risks and the recommended preventive measures to safeguard their networks.

Russia's cyber capabilities have previously gained notoriety, especially in connection with major incidents like the 2016 cyber-attack on the US Democratic National Committee and the leaking of sensitive data by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The latest findings raise alarms about the sophistication and persistence of Russian cyber espionage efforts against entities supporting Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

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