Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia – By Joel Schectman and Christopher Bing (FOX Business) / February 24, 2022
Hackers, cybersecurity experts asked to submit application listing their specialties, such as malware development and professional references.
The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country’s hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops, according two people involved in the project.
As Russian forces attacked cities across Ukraine, requests for volunteers began to appear on hacker forums on Thursday morning, as many residents fled the capital Kyiv.
“Ukrainian cybercommunity! It’s time to get involved in the cyber defense of our country,” the post read, asking hackers and cybersecurity experts to submit an application via Google docs, listing their specialties, such as malware development, and professional references.
