Russian hackers attacked several Telegram channels of Ukraine

Hacker, photo from open sources

On Sunday, July 21, Russian cyberhackers attacked a number of Ukrainian Telegram channels.

This was reported by the State Special Communications Service of Ukraine.

It is noted that hackers hacked FleepBot, a post automation service developed and owned by a Russian company. After that, they started making posts in Telegram channels on behalf of the owners.

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The State Special Communications Service recommends removing the FleepBot bot from channel administrators to eliminate the problem.​​

The service also emphasized the danger of using any software of the aggressor country, and the need to carefully check the origin of the software before using it.

It will be recalled that hackers from North Korea have already stolen more than $3.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies.

It was previously reported that the Spanish Civil Guard on Saturday, July 20, announced the arrest of three people on suspicion of involvement in cyber attacks on state institutions and strategic sectors of Spain and NATO countries.