Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Incidents

Russian Hack Targets Poland’s News

June 3, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
in Incidents
Russian Hack Targets Poland’s News

The Polish government suspects a false story regarding mobilization to fight in Ukraine, published by the state news agency, was a Russian cyberattack aimed at destabilizing the European Union before the upcoming European Parliament elections. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the hacking as part of Russia’s broader strategy to sow discord in Europe. The fake report, which claimed Poland would announce a partial military mobilization, was swiftly deleted by the Polish Press Agency (PAP) after its appearance, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Despite efforts to remove the false article, it reappeared before being deleted again, prompting an investigation by the PAP into the circumstances surrounding its publication. The fake report, which lacked credible sources and contained glaring inconsistencies, raised concerns about the sophistication of the cyberattack and its potential impact on public perception. Prime Minister Tusk emphasized the gravity of the situation, characterizing it as a dangerous hacker attack orchestrated by Russia to disrupt the European elections.

This incident underscores the broader pattern of cyberattacks targeting European countries in recent months, with Russia suspected of involvement in similar incidents in the Czech Republic and Germany. The attack on Poland’s news agency reflects growing tensions in the region and highlights the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard democratic processes and institutions. As European nations prepare for critical elections, the threat of cyber interference looms large, requiring concerted efforts to address vulnerabilities and mitigate the risks posed by malicious actors.

Reference:
  • Russian Cyber Attack Targets Polish News Agency
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber threatsGovernmentJune 2024PolandPolishRussia
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

September 26, 2025

Chinese Cyberspies Hit US Defense Firms

September 26, 2025
Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

Neon App Shuts Down After Data Leak

September 26, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

Boyd Gaming Reports Data Breach After Attack

September 24, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

September 24, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

GeoServer Flaw Breaches US Agency Network

September 24, 2025

Latest Alerts

Fake PyPI Login Site Steals Credentials

Google Warns of BRICKSTORM Malware

Hidden WordPress Backdoors Create Admins

Hackers Target AWS and Steal Credentials

SonicWall SMA100 Update Removes Rootkit

BadIIS Malware Spreads Via SEO Poisoning

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

    Chinese Cyberspies Hit US Defense Firms

    Neon App Shuts Down After Data Leak

    Boyd Gaming Reports Data Breach After Attack

    Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

    GeoServer Flaw Breaches US Agency Network

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial