Polish officials accuse Russia of launching a cyberattack on Polish government websites.
Poland has accused Russia of launching a cyberattack on Polish government websites.
The attack, which took place on February 15, 2023, targeted the websites of several Polish ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The attack was carried out using a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, which is a type of cyberattack that overwhelms a target website with traffic, causing it to become unavailable. The attack caused the targeted websites to become inaccessible for several hours.
Polish officials have accused Russia of being behind the attack, citing the timing of the attack and the targets of the attack as evidence of Russian involvement. The attack came just days after Poland announced that it would be sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, a move that has angered Russia.
The attack on the Polish government websites is the latest in a series of cyberattacks that have been attributed to Russia. In recent years, Russia has been accused of carrying out cyberattacks on a variety of targets, including government agencies, businesses, and individuals.
The Polish government has said that it is taking steps to investigate the attack and to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses. The government has also called on Russia to cease its cyberattacks and to respect Poland’s sovereignty.
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