Ukraine's largest mobile phone operator, Kyivstar, says it was targeted on December 12 by a massive cyberattack that brought down its cellular and Internet signal. "This morning we were the target of a powerful hacker attack. It caused a technical failure that made mobile communication and Internet access temporarily unavailable," Kyivstar said in a statement. Kyivstar said its subscribers' personal data had not been compromised. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov told the media that Kyivstar will resume work in four or five hours. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said mobile numbers for emergency services continue to operate normally. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Ukraine's Largest Phone Operator Says Huge Cyberattack Disrupted Services
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