State security | Cyber security

Cyber attacks on government websites

On the night of January 14, a number of government websites, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Science etc., were attacked.

State security

Sumy region: SSU uncovers large-scale land fraud causing UAH 66 mln losses to state budget

The SSU has exposed offenders involved in large scale tax evasion following sale of an agricultural firm in Sumy region, which owned 6,500 hectares of land.

Cyber security | State security

SSU investigates Russian involvement in cyber attacks on Ukrainian government websites

The SSU, together with the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection and the Cyber Police, is investigating the cyber attack on government websites on the night of January 14, 2022.

State security

SSU exposes new scheme set up by smuggler from NSDC sanctions list

The SSU has prevented establishment of a channel for smuggling branded goods from the EU to Ukraine. The law enforcement seized cargo weighing 75 tons.

Former Head of SSU Leonid Derkach passed away

Leonid Derkach, Head of the SSU between 1998 and 2001, passed away on January 14, 2022.

State security

SSU eliminates scheme of purchasing low-quality equipment for production of Ukrainian military armored vehicles

The SSU Counterintelligence continues to prevent and neutralize threats to the state’s defence potential. As a result of an operation, the SSU eliminated a scheme of purchasing low-quality equipment for production of components for armored vehicles.

State security

In 2021, courts sentence 80 organizers of 2014 fake referendum in Eastern Ukraine

The SSU is exposing and prosecuting individuals involved in crimes against state security in Eastern Ukraine. In 2021, over 100 organizers of the 2014 unconstitutional ‘referendum’ in Luhansk region were notified of suspicion.

State security | Cyber security

SSU dismantles clandestine cryptocurrency mining center that stole millions worth of electricity

The SSU is acting to counter potential threats to Ukraine’s energy security. In an operation in Odesa, the SSU dismantled a clandestine cryptocurrency mining farm that stole vast volumes of electricity from a state-owned critical infrastructure facility.

State security | Counterterrorism

SSU uncovers cache with explosives in JFO area and investigates possible preparation of sabotage acts

The SSU is working to detect enemy’s weapon caches in the JFO area. In an operation in Luhansk region, the Service uncovered another location with hidden weapons and ammunition. The items seized include explosives and grenades.

State security | Cyber security

95% of government websites affected by cyber attack restored

Within the relevant criminal proceedings, the SSU is investigating the cyber attack on state institutions and private enterprises on the night of January 14, 2022.

Cyber security | COVID-19 | State security | Russian aggression

SSU neutralizes over 2,000 cyber attacks on government resources in 2021

The SSU is ensuring an integrated response to the threats of information and subversive activity against Ukraine’s state security.

State security

SSU exposes Ukrgazvydobuvannya officials on large-scale corruption

The SSU has exposed officials of the enterprise with state corporate rights JSC Ukrgazvydobuvannya who extorted a bribe of UAH 400,000 (USD 14,000) for not creating obstacles during the implementation of tender agreements with a private company.