Ukraine gained access to the EU Cyber Reserve to counter large-scale hacker attacks.

The Council of the European Union has decided to include Ukraine in the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, according to a statement from the European Commission. This step provides Ukraine with emergency assistance to counter large-scale cyberattacks and incidents in this field.

The EU Cyber Reserve is a tool under the leadership of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). It provides a response to large-scale cyberattacks by engaging private providers to mitigate the consequences and counter threats. The inclusion of Ukraine in the EU Cybersecurity Reserve strengthens joint protection against cyber threats and is part of a broader European approach to digital security and cooperation.

Executive Vice President for EU’s technological sovereignty, Henna Virkkunen, noted the importance of this step in strengthening Europe’s collective defense and underscoring the principle of solidarity in digital security. In the context of a constant threat of cyberattacks, such initiatives help consolidate the efforts of allied countries and develop unity.

The decision to include Ukraine in the EU Cybersecurity Reserve can significantly enhance the country’s ability to counter threats and be part of joint European efforts. It is worth recalling that in March, the hacker group UNC6353, allegedly linked to the Russian government, carried out a large-scale attack on hundreds of millions of iPhone users using the Darksword toolkit, during which Ukrainian users were also at risk.