Conversations of Ukrainians in the networks of Ukrainian mobile operators are reliably protected from the enemy. Access to internal networks is closed by operators. And the signal transmission between subscribers is encrypted, which makes it impossible to listen.

This explanation is given by the State Special Communications Service in the "

Operators use modern encryption systems recommended by international organizations that develop standards for mobile communications and networks.

Operators monitor illegal network connection. Network equipment control works on operator networks. Any connection to the network for the purpose of listening (by so-called packet duplication) will be immediately noticed.

In regions where the occupants have cut off Ukrainian communications and are trying to launch their own operator, the situation is radically different..

Russian intelligence services have access to the networks of Russian operators, so you should use the communications of Russian mobile operators as carefully as possible..

On the phone, talk only about everyday neutral things and avoid topics that can harm you, your loved ones and the Ukrainian army: do not discuss the locations or movements of the occupation troops, occupation authorities, etc.. It is better to generally minimize conversations using mobile communications and use open source messengers and end-to-end encryption of data transfer.

Always use VPN services to access the Internet. They reduce the risk of transmitting information to the enemy, and also allow you to bypass the blocking of information resources..

We remind you that all Ukrainians must follow the rules of cyber hygiene. Use antivirus, do not download apps from questionable sources, do not open files and links sent by strangers, use two-factor authentication, install software updates regularly.

This way you minimize the risk of malware infecting your device, which could allow attackers to gain access to your data..

Nevertheless, listening to conversations in cellular networks is practiced, and very actively.

In particular, we will refer to the recent scandal in the Spanish government. The mobile phones of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles were monitored by the Pegasus system..

Pegasus is spyware that can be silently installed on mobile phones and other devices running certain versions of the Apple iOS and Android mobile operating systems.

Well, almost daily the SBU publishes intercepts of negotiations between the occupiers and their relatives in the Russian Federation,.