![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ukraine-war-uk-reveals-a6m-package-for-cyber-defence/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/123028211_gettyimages-1237277016.jpg&description=Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Russian cyber attacks have attempted to disrupt systems used by UkrainiansA UK programme has been secretly helping Ukraine defend against Russian cyber attacks, it can now be revealed.Details of the £6m package had not been made public before to protect operational security, officials say.Ukraine saw unprecedented attacks from a range of Russian intelligence services, according to those involved in the programme.But Ukrainian defences - supported by its allies - helped it withstand many of the attempts to take down systems.Russia has repeatedly dismissed claims it has carried out cyber attacks.The targeting of Ukraine in cyber-space was believed to represent the most extensive compromise of a single government seen in history, those involved in defending Ukraine say.Russian attacks came in waves, accelerating in the second half of last year as Moscow prepared for its invasion, security sources say. The next wave saw it seeking to disrupt government ministries around January and February and then moving to a new, more opportunistic phase in recent months, according to the sources. The UK had long worked with Ukraine on cyber defence but shifted to providing direct help after the invasion, it has emerged.The assistance focused on working with industry partners to provide specialist forensic capabilities to detect and investigate attacks as well as offering hardware and other systems to bolster defences."We brought some of our expertise to bear on helping them defend from what has been a daily onslaught of cyber attacks from Russia since the start of the invasion," said Leo Docherty, Europe minister at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).Support is provided through the FCDO, with officials saying it has led the way amongst allies in providing specialist expertise.The US military's Cyber Command also recently revealed to the BBC the way in which it helped hunt Russians inside Ukrainian systems, although their t){kind=link}
A UK programme has been secretly helping Ukraine defend against Russian cyber attacks, it can now be revealed.
Details of the £6m package had not been made public before to protect operational security, officials say.
Ukraine saw unprecedented attacks from a range of Russian intelligence services, according to those involved in the programme.
But Ukrainian defences – supported by its allies – helped it withstand many of the attempts to take down systems.
Russia has repeatedly dismissed claims it has carried out cyber attacks.