Ukrainians warned about a new dangerous tactic by Russia: posing as SBU.
05.06.2025
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Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
05.06.2025
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Russian special services have discovered a new cunning way of operating by posing as 'SBU officers' and issuing criminal tasks in favor of Ukraine. This tactic has become much more widespread lately, and the SBU urges citizens to be cautious and not to respond to provocations.
The new recruitment method involves sending citizens messages about a 'summons' for interrogation by the SBU due to a fake criminal case. They usually try to entice the purchase of 'banned goods in Ukraine'.
During such meetings, the 'curators' attempt to install malicious software on the victim's devices. The SBU encourages anyone who finds themselves in such a situation to report it to the relevant authorities.
Russian special services have chosen a new insidious method of operation by posing as Ukrainian agents to obtain harmful information and act against the state. The SBU urges citizens to be cautious and not to provide any data to deceptive 'curators'.
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