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The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) has shut down its systems and disconnected from the internet following a major cyberattack detected over the weekend. The agency confirmed the unauthorized intrusion into its IT infrastructure, prompting an immediate response to secure sensitive data. Cybersecurity teams are actively working to restore operations, with the Polish Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT NASK) and the Polish Military CSIRT (CSIRT MON) assisting POLSA in securing affected systems.

Poland's Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, stated that the systems under attack were secured and that intensive operational activities are underway to identify the perpetrators behind the cyberattack. While the exact nature of the breach remains undisclosed, sources suggest that POLSA’s internal email systems were compromised, forcing employees to communicate via phone. Amid escalating cyber threats, Poland is significantly ramping up its cybersecurity defenses, with suspicions pointing towards Russian involvement.

ImgSrc: securityaffairs

References :

• Report Boom: Reportboom article on Polish Space Agency cyberattack.
• techcrunch.com: Details on the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) IT infrastructure breach
• thecyberexpress.com: Cyberattack on POLSA
• securityaffairs.com: Polish Space Agency POLSA disconnected its network following a cyberattack
• www.cysecurity.news: Poland’s space agency, POLSA, has reported a cyberattack on its systems, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Classification:

• HashTags: #cyberattack #POLSA #cybersecurity
• Company: POLSA
• Target: Polish Space Agency (POLSA)
• Product: IT Infrastructure
• Feature: System intrusion
• Type: Hack
• Severity: Major