The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) has confirmed a recent cyberattack that led to the shutdown of its IT infrastructure. The agency reported the incident via a post on X, stating that relevant authorities had been notified and that the situation is under analysis.
As a precautionary measure, POLSA disconnected its network from the Internet to secure data following the breach. Initial reports suggest that the attack may have involved email compromise, prompting staff to switch to phone communications.
The Polish government is actively investigating the incident, with assistance from two national computer security incident response teams, CSIRT NASK and CSIRT MON. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, as does the specific intent behind the attack.
Speculation has arisen regarding potential links to Russia, as Poland has previously accused Moscow of attempts to destabilize the country amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russia has denied these allegations.
POLSA plays a significant role in Poland’s involvement with the European Space Agency (ESA), contributing to projects like the ExoMars mission and developing satellite technologies. The agency also facilitated the launch of Poland’s first scientific satellites, such as PW-Sat and BRITE-PL.
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