Poland confirmed it was targeted by the Russian-controlled hacking group Fancy Bear. This group also attacked Germany and the Czech Republic compromising email accounts of officials. Poland expressed solidarity with the affected nations and condemned the malicious cyber campaigns. Poland has announced it was targeted by the Russian-controlled hacking group known as Fancy Bear. This revelation comes on the heels of similar disclosures from Germany and the Czech Republic, both of which reported attacks by the same group. The German government stated that email accounts belonging to officials from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party were compromised. These cyber intrusions are part of a larger malicious campaign conducted by APT28, a group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.
The Czech Republic backed Germany’s claims, reporting that its intelligence service had detected similar intrusions into Czech institutions. These coordinated attacks underscore the persistent threat posed by Russian cyber actors to European political parties and democratic institutions. The Fancy Bear group, known for its sophisticated tactics, has a history of targeting government entities and disrupting political processes.
In a statement, Poland’s foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Germany and the Czech Republic, condemning the malicious activities of Fancy Bear. While specific details about the attack on Poland were not disclosed, the ministry highlighted the repetitive and unacceptable nature of these cyber campaigns. This incident marks another instance of cyber warfare tactics employed by state-backed actors, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to counter such threats.
