Summary: Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s state railway operator, has resumed online ticket sales after suffering a complex cyberattack that disrupted its systems earlier in the week. The company managed to restore its services after extensive efforts and was able to accommodate over 12,000 passengers soon after regaining functionality. Despite the attack, there was no breach of sensitive information, and the railway continues to serve as a vital transportation link in Ukraine.
Affected: Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukraine’s state railway operator)
Keypoints :
- Cyberattack described as “systematic, complex, and multi-layered” caused significant disruptions to online services.
- Online services were restored after 89 hours of intensive work, allowing over 12,000 passengers to purchase tickets.
- Ukrzaliznytsia remains crucial for transportation amid ongoing conflicts, facilitating travel, humanitarian aid, and exports.
Source: https://therecord.media/ukraine-state-railway-restores-online-ticketing-after-cyberattack