The circulating claim that Ukrainian hackers breached the Government Services portal has been debunked by official channels. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has publicly stated that the report is inaccurate and not backed by evidence, clarifying the situation after a careful review. A telegraph channel rumor had suggested a breach that never connected to the actual state services database, prompting a rapid response from government officials.
After examining the leaked data file, authorities confirmed there was no link to the State Services system. Maksut Shadayev, head of the Ministry of Digital Development, told reporters that the data in question appeared to be a compilation from an older Russian Post leak rather than a current breach of government systems. The public domain dataset offered as proof did not originate from ESIA as claimed. This point was emphasized to reassure users that their information remains protected and that ongoing investigations were focusing on the origin and authenticity of the leaked material.
Shadayev described the leak as a resurfacing of a familiar issue, noting that the data collection resembles a Russian Post breach that has resurfaced several times under various disguises. He stressed that the claim circulating in certain channels was inaccurate and misleading. The official interpretation remains that the latest data set is not connected to the government services infrastructure and should not be treated as a breach of ESIA or any national authentication system.
According to the Ministry of Digital Development, the information of users of public services continues to be safe and secure. Government systems are continuously monitored, and security protocols are updated to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. While users may see posts suggesting otherwise, the official position is clear that there has been no compromise of ESIA or related services, and the reported data does not represent current governmental data flows.
On Monday, January 19, posts appeared on several channels claiming that data allegedly obtained from the Unified Identity and Authentication System of Government Services ESIA were being distributed online. These posts contributed to confusion and heightened concern among the public. Security experts advise that such claims should be verified against official announcements before drawing conclusions about a breach or its impact. The emphasis remains on maintaining public trust through transparent communication and rigorous investigation.
The cybersecurity community has repeatedly warned about the dangers of new data breach narratives that exploit public fear. Analysts have noted that data leaks from late last year continue to influence perceptions of risk, particularly when they are paired with misattributed sources or outdated breach histories. Opinion from industry observers suggests a cautious approach: treat sensational claims as unverified until corroborated by official data and technical forensic analysis. In this context, the focus is on understanding how leaks propagate, how to verify evidence, and how to communicate risk to users without causing unnecessary panic. In assessments released by independent security researchers, the overall threat level from such narratives remains measured, with an emphasis on protecting identity information and strengthening authentication channels. (Attribution: Ministry of Digital Development, cybersecurity analysts from private sector research groups.)