Ukraine says Russian hackers made media outlets a priority target after attacks on television broadcasters

Ukraine’s security agency says Russian hackers are increasingly targeting Ukrainian media organizations, including two previously undisclosed attacks on television broadcasters. The SBU said one incident this year was a large distributed denial-of-service, or DDoS, attack against a nationwide TV channel, while another last year combined phishing with attempts to access connected infrastructure to seize a major broadcaster’s platform and publish Russian propaganda as if it came from Ukrainian media.
Why it matters: This is a direct threat to news delivery and public trust during wartime, especially for broadcasters and media operations in Ukraine. Media organizations should urgently harden phishing defenses, review access to broadcast and publishing systems, and prepare for DDoS and account-takeover attempts.

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Ukrainian media outlets now among 'priority targets' for Russian hackers
2026.07.06 100% relevant
This article establishes a distinct, official account of Russian cyber operations specifically prioritizing Ukrainian media, anchored by two newly disclosed attacks on TV broadcasters and a broader warning from Ukrainian authorities.
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