How Ukraine’s cyber police fights back against Russia’s hackers

An interview with a leader of Ukraine’s Cyberpolice outlines how responsibilities expanded after Russia’s 2022 invasion to include tracking war crimes evidence posted online, countering pro-Russian hacking (DDoS, defacements, disruption), monitoring and attributing crypto-based fundraising, combating psyops and fraud, sharing indicators to prevent attacks, and educating citizens on cyber hygiene (including Telegram account-takeover tactics). The discussion highlights the blurred lines between criminal groups and state-backed actors, volunteer support for blockchain analysis and intelligence gathering, and coordinated efforts like BRAMA to disrupt propaganda and fraud.