Cyber Warfare in Ukraine: Defending Digital Frontiers and Unveiling the OSINT Revolution
Introduction The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the strategic significance of cyberspace in modern warfare. Beyond physical battlegrounds, digital infrastructures have been targeted with increasing frequency and sophistication. In this evolving war, both nations have faced a surge in cyberattacks aimed at disrupting critical services, gathering intelligence, and influencing public opinion. Some of the most significant cyberattacks in recent history have targeted both Ukraine and Russia: Ukraine : NotPetya (2017) : One of the most devastating cyberattacks to date, NotPetya crippled government networks, financial institutions, energy companies, and even hospitals. It’s widely believed to have originated from Russian-backed hackers as part of a campaign to destabilize Ukraine. Industroyer/Crash Override (2016) : This malware attack targeted Ukraine's power grid, causing massive blackouts in Kyiv. It demonstrated how cyber operations could inflict real-wo...