The Security Service of Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation into a cyberattack on one of the national mobile operators Kyivstar. This was reported by the SBU press service.
The proceedings were opened under eight articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. In particular, these are:
- Art. 361 (unauthorised interference with the operation of information (automated), electronic communication, information and communication systems, electronic communication networks);
- Art. 361-1 (creation for the purpose of unlawful use, distribution or sale of malicious software or hardware, as well as their distribution or sale);
- Art. 110 (encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine);
- Art. 111 (high treason);
- Art. 113 (sabotage);
- Art. 437 (planning, preparation, initiation and conduct of aggressive war);
- Art. 438 (violation of the laws and customs of war);
- Art. 255 (creation, leadership of a criminal community or criminal organisation, as well as participation in it).
One of the versions currently being investigated by SBU investigators is that Russian special services may be behind the hacker attack.
Immediately after the incident occurred, the SBU investigative team arrived at the company's offices to document all the circumstances of the attack.
In addition, the SBU cyber specialists are working at the scene to provide assistance to Kyivstar employees and coordinate the efforts of all government agencies to restore the network as soon as possible.