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Hackers target Ukraine's state news agency Ukrinform, replace website with anti

Kyivindependent •Polina Moroziuk • November 11, 2026

The hackers replaced the agency's homepage with the word ZELENET, an image of a crossed-out Ukrainian flag, and a link to a Telegram channel. Ukrinform's account on X was also renamed ZELENET, while its biography was changed to include a pro-Russian slogan.

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Cyberattack on Ukrinform Alters Website with Pro-Russian Messages On November 11, 2026, Ukraine's state news agency Ukrinform experienced a cyberattack that altered its homepage and X (Twitter) account. The attackers replaced the website's content with the word 'ZELENET', a crossed-out Ukrainian flag image, and a link to a Telegram channel. The X account was similarly renamed and its description modified to include a pro-Russian slogan. The agency's Director General, Serhii Cherevatyi, confirmed the attack and stated that they are collaborating with the Security Service of Ukraine and other agencies to investigate and restore operations. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian media, indicating a trend of increasingly sophisticated methods employed by attackers. Ukrinform has previously upgraded its cybersecurity measures with support from U.S. partners, but the evolving tactics of attackers necessitate ongoing enhancements to their defenses. 2 sources 62

Hackers target Ukraine's state news agency Ukrinform, replace website with anti

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