Biden has already been informed about a cyber attack in Ukraine: Washington offered to help Kyiv investigate
The United States has offered Ukraine assistance in investigating the night cyber attack on government websites, and added that President Joe Biden has already been informed. This was stated by the Voice of America in the US National Security Council,
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The United States and our allies and partners are concerned about this cyberattack, the President has already been informed. We are in contact with Ukraine and have offered our support in investigating Ukraine’s consequences and nature (cyberattacks) and recovering from incidents. We cannot name those responsible. together with the Ukrainian side, but it seems that they are limited in nature, and the work of the sites is resumed. We will consult with allies and partners, including Ukraine on this situation, “the White House said.
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The US government also noted that it is ready to provide Ukraine with all necessary assistance for recovery.
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On the night of January 13-14, a number of government websites, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Science, and others, were hacked.
The websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy, the SES and the Ministry of Education and Science did not work. The media reported that the website of the Cabinet of Ministers was also blocked, but as of 8.30 am access to the government website was open. The site “Action” also “lay”.
The attackers posted provocative messages on the main pages of these sites. At the same time, the Internet is allegedly spreading a statement by the hackers themselves, which states that “all your personal data has been uploaded to a shared network.”
The work of most of the attacked state resources has already been restored. The content of the sites remained unchanged, and there was no leakage of personal data, other sites will resume work in the near future, according to the SBU and the Ministry of Finance.
Currently, the State Special Communications Service, together with the Security Service of Ukraine and the cyber police, is collecting digital evidence and investigating the incident.
Source: Ukrgate
