Russian Hackers Using Torrents to Attack Ukrainian Computers, Warns Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service

Russian hackers are reportedly using torrents to gain access to Ukrainian computers, posing a serious threat to Ukraine’s cybersecurity.

According to an alert from Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service, the hackers are adding “malicious” code to corrupt software, including trojans and installation files in ISOs, which are then hosted on torrent trackers and made available for free download.

Once the victim downloads and installs the compromised software on their computer, the hackers gain access to its content and can remain undetected for a long time.

This poses an even greater risk for those using a corrupt operating system, as the attackers can gain full administrative access to the compromised computer.

Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service has warned users to be careful when downloading software from torrent trackers to protect against such cyberattacks.

They have also advised users to use reliable and secure antivirus software to detect and remove any malicious code from their systems.

The use of torrents as a means of cyberattack is not new, but this latest warning highlights the growing threat posed by Russian hackers to Ukraine’s cybersecurity.

The ongoing conflict between the two countries has led to an escalation in cyberattacks, with Ukrainian officials regularly accusing Russian intelligence services of hacking into their systems.

This latest warning comes amid growing concern about the use of cyberattacks as a means of political and military aggression.

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, the threat of cyberattacks is becoming more significant, and governments and organizations must take steps to protect themselves from these attacks.