Veon Ltd. has shared an update on the Kyivstar cyberattack, stating the restoration of services. All of Veon Ltd.’s communication services, including phone lines, internet, SMS, fixed connectivity, and the self-care application MyKyivstar, are now operational and accessible throughout Ukraine.
They are also concentrating on stabilizing the network and making sure that roaming clients can access all of the services available to them. Restoring high-speed mobile internet in the Kyiv metro is one of the major updates as of right now.
Veon, Ltd. is a Ukrainian digital operator that offers calling and internet services.
Update on the Kyivstar Cyberattack
Veon has released an update on the Kyivstar cyberattack. As of Tuesday, 99% of Kyivstar’s base stations within the boundaries of the Ukrainian government are functioning, having almost entirely recovered from the massive cyberattack that occurred on December 12.
Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar, stated, “Recovering from one of the largest cyber-attacks our industry has ever seen, our teams have restored communication services with significant speed while prioritizing the safety and the stability of the Kyivstar network and quality of customer experience.”
He also stated as an update on the Kyivstar cyberattack that their teams are still working to enhance the user experience and troubleshooting any technical difficulties that could affect quality and accessibility.
In the concluding statement, Komarov said, “We are proactively addressing all remaining pain points and would like to express our gratitude to Kyivstar customers for their support and patience. Kyivstar will continue to be the backbone of Ukraine’s connectivity and resilience going forward.”
Additionally, VEON and Kyivstar expressed their gratitude to the Ukrainian authorities for their prompt action, help in stopping the attack, and assistance in getting services back up. VEON and Kyivstar reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining Ukraine’s resilience and connectivity through this notice on the Kyivstar cyberattack.
Kyivstar Cyberattack in Brief
A “powerful hacker attack” was reported by Kyivstar last week. In several areas, the attack affected air raid alarm systems and IT infrastructure, creating chaos for the Ukrainian citizens. The Kyivstar cyberattack had resulted in a “technical failure”, preventing the mobile phone users from accessing internet and calling services.
Authorities from the Ukrainian city of Sumy had also witnessed a setback to their air raid alarm system due to the fallout of the Kyivstar cyberattack. The company managed to secure the IT hub and the services were restored almost after a week of disruptions. According to Kyivstar statement, the attack was related to the ongoing hostilities with Russia.
Talking about the attack, Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar stated, “Unfortunately, the operator was the target of a very strong cyberattack this morning, which has prevented access to the internet and communications services.”
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