Cyber Defense Triumph: Ukraine's Rail Resilience

Ukraine's state railway company thwarted a cyber attack meant to disrupt train traffic. The attack aimed to halt operations, but swift action and backup systems ensured uninterrupted service, according to board chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-03-2025 17:03 IST | Created: 24-03-2025 17:03 IST
Cyber Defense Triumph: Ukraine's Rail Resilience
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Ukraine's state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, successfully countered a cyber attack over the weekend, aimed at disrupting train traffic, according to company officials.

Board chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi confirmed that operational traffic remained uninterrupted, despite the attack's objective to halt service.

Quick deployment of backup systems ensured that train operations continued smoothly, as Pertsovskyi conveyed during a national TV broadcast.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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