Priya PatelTLDR:
Poland announced that it disrupted a group of Russian and Belarusian cyber saboteurs who were attempting to gain unauthorized access to information for blackmail. The number of cybersecurity incidents has doubled in the past year, prompting the Polish government to strengthen cybersecurity measures and update regulations on electronic communications. Hackers from Russia and China have been targeting systems across the EU, but Poland successfully thwarted an attack with the help of coordinated efforts from various agencies and the military.
In a recent statement, Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski revealed that a group of digital saboteurs linked to Belarusian and Russian special services attempted to infiltrate Polish institutions with the intention of blackmailing individuals and organizations. These cyberattacks were described as a form of cyber warfare against Poland.
Gawkowski highlighted that the cybersecurity incidents in Poland have increased significantly over the past year, necessitating a more robust response from the government. The Polish authorities, including the interior ministry and military, were able to prevent an attack in August with their coordinated efforts.
Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak emphasized the importance of updating regulations on electronic communications to better control telecommunications transit through Poland and protect against future cyber threats. The government’s actions come in the context of repeated hacking incidents targeting EU member states, with Russia and China being identified as key actors in cyber warfare.
