The interviews of Dmytro Popinako for Ukrainian TV channels about the largest cyberattack on state registers

On December 19, 2024, Ukraine suffered one of the largest cyberattacks on state registers in its history. Russian hackers attempted to disrupt the operation of the country’s critical infrastructure, threatening the security of the state and its citizens. Dmytro Popinako, CEO of Innoware, as an expert in the implementation of international enterprise resource planning systems, was invited to the country’s leading TV channels to explain to Ukrainians what happened and how to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Interview on «Apostrophe TV». How Ukrainians should react to the largest cyberattack in recent years

In a broadcast on «Apostrophe TV», Dmytro Popinako discusses the consequences of the attack, provides recommendations for citizens and business owners. In particular, he highlights the risks of continued use of russian software and the importance of migration to modern and secure international solutions.

Comparing the situation with russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian business in 2016-2017, Dmytro emphasizes the necessity of learning from past mistakes, strengthening IT protection and implementing international cybersecurity standards. Public and commercial organizations of Ukraine should reconsider their approach to building information security management systems and stop treating data protection as a residual investment

The interview is available on the link: https://youtu.be/6ZRSzSy35S0?si=X1f3gE7i1QfFFcx9

Interview on «5 Channel». The largest cyberattack in three years of war: consequences and ways to recover

In a broadcast on «5 Channel», Dmytro Popinako discusses the scale of the recent cyberattack by russian hackers on the state registers of Ukraine. The destroyed databases and the potential loss of backups present the state with critically important tasks: server audits, analyzing the causes of the breach and exploring data recovery possibilities.

In the video, Dmytro shares his expert opinion on:

• the potential targets of the attack and the possible consequences of losing personal data for Ukrainian citizens;
• how long it can take to recover data and restore the operation of state services if backups are lost;
• the cost of investing in data protection and why cybersecurity must become a priority for public institutions and enterprises;
• why the use of russian software can have catastrophic consequences for the state and businesses;
• why it is extremely important to store data in the cloud and how choosing a reliable cloud technology provider can help Ukrainian businesses stay protected in the reality of constant cyber threats.

The interview is available on the link: https://youtu.be/BoKU0ugeQQk?si=rBcuiwYSMWVVK9Vh

Interview on «Novyny.LIVE». Risks of using russian software based on the example of the latest cyberattack on state registers

In this interview for the TV channel «Novyny.LIVE», the CEO of Innoware discussed the primary targets of the attack and how the country can strengthen its cybersecurity. In addition, Dmytro drew attention to the issue of using russian software in Ukraine, such as 1C/BAS, which creates additional opportunities for hackers from the aggressor state.

The expert provided practical recommendations for government institutions and commercial enterprises on ensuring effective data protection and explained what international standards for information security management are used by leading companies worldwide.

The interview is available on the link: https://youtu.be/IT5tNrmM5Ms?si=8DnsytAjSVki5kNM

Interview on «Espreso». Cyberattack on state registers: how to secure your data and strengthen cybersecurity

In interview on TV channel «Espreso», Dmytro Popinako discussed the possible targets and consequences of the attack by russian hackers. In addition, questions were raised regarding gaps in the state’s cybersecurity system, including how the attackers managed to execute the breach and what measures are necessary to prevent such incidents in the future.

One of the key topics of discussion was the need to enhance data protection for institutions and businesses. Dmytro explained the importance of abandoning russian accounting systems, which create significant risks of further cyberattacks, and transferring data to clouds with resilient backups that can ensure secure data storage for the state and businesses.

The interview is available on the link: https://youtu.be/3sY4vXfwqeE?si=F8fR5ef8xX19ol8f

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