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Cyberattack detected at Polish space agency, minister says

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Posted on March 2, 2025

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WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish cybersecurity services have detected unauthorized access to the Polish Space Agency's (POLSA) IT infrastructure, Minister for Digitalisation Krzysztof Gawkowski said on

Unauthorized Access Detected at Polish Space Agency Amid Cyberattack

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish cybersecurity services have detected unauthorized access to the Polish Space Agency's (POLSA) IT infrastructure, Minister for Digitalisation Krzysztof Gawkowski said on Sunday.

"In connection with the incident, the systems under attack were secured ... Intensive operational activities are also underway to identify who is behind the cyberattack," Gawkowski wrote on social media platform X.

Warsaw has repeatedly accused Moscow of attempting to destabilise Poland because of its role in supplying military aid to its neighbour Ukraine, allegations Russia has dismissed.

The agency confirmed to news agency PAP that a cybersecurity incident had occurred. The situation is being analysed, and in order to secure data, the POLSA network was immediately disconnected from the Internet, it told PAP.

(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Editing by David Holmes)

Key Takeaways

  • Unauthorized access detected at Polish Space Agency.
  • Cybersecurity services have secured the affected systems.
  • Efforts are ongoing to identify the attackers.
  • Poland accuses Moscow of destabilization attempts.
  • POLSA network was disconnected from the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was detected at the Polish Space Agency?
Polish cybersecurity services detected unauthorized access to the Polish Space Agency's IT infrastructure.
Who commented on the cyberattack incident?
Minister for Digitalisation Krzysztof Gawkowski commented on the incident, stating that operational activities are underway to identify the attackers.
What actions were taken in response to the cyberattack?
The systems under attack were secured, and the POLSA network was immediately disconnected from the internet to secure data.
What allegations has Warsaw made against Moscow?
Warsaw has accused Moscow of attempting to destabilise Poland due to its role in supplying military aid to Ukraine.
How did the Polish Space Agency confirm the incident?
The agency confirmed the cybersecurity incident to news agency PAP and stated that the situation is being analyzed.

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