Cyber Threats to Ukraine in the Conditions of Russian Aggression

The article examines new cyber threats in the context of full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The change in the strategy of cyber attacks in recent years is noted. Modern vectors of cyber attacks, means of informational and psychological influence and technical intervention in IT systems are characterized. Types of cyberattacks and their most dangerous consequences are classified. A possible list of objects of cyberattacks is determined. Problems of countering cyberattacks in the cyberspace of Ukraine in conditions of war are considered. It was concluded that the formation of a new quality of the national cybersecurity system necessitates the involvement of public organizations, volunteer associations, and independent analytical groups in the activities of cybersecurity entities that actively participate in the identification and neutralization of cyber threats. Attention is drawn to the need to prepare a new Cybersecurity Strategy of Ukraine. Ways to improve counteraction to cyberattacks and increase cyber resilience in wartime are identified.

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INFORMATION AND LAW
Published
2025-09-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37750/2616-6798.2025.3(54).340520
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Security, Politics, and Digital Transformation
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Cyber Threats to Ukraine in the Conditions of Russian Aggression

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Cyber Threats to Ukraine in the Conditions of Russian Aggression

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Abstract

The article examines new cyber threats in the context of full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The change in the strategy of cyber attacks in recent years is noted. Modern vectors of cyber attacks, means of informational and psychological influence and technical intervention in IT systems are characterized. Types of cyberattacks and their most dangerous consequences are classified. A possible list of objects of cyberattacks is determined. Problems of countering cyberattacks in the cyberspace of Ukraine in conditions of war are considered. It was concluded that the formation of a new quality of the national cybersecurity system necessitates the involvement of public organizations, volunteer associations, and independent analytical groups in the activities of cybersecurity entities that actively participate in the identification and neutralization of cyber threats. Attention is drawn to the need to prepare a new Cybersecurity Strategy of Ukraine. Ways to improve counteraction to cyberattacks and increase cyber resilience in wartime are identified.

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