Poland is experiencing a substantial rise in cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure from the Russian Federation. According to Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski, the Russian military intelligence has tripled its resources this year for conducting attacks targeting Polish facilities.
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Sharp Increase in Cyber Threats
Since the beginning of 2025, Poland has recorded approximately 170,000 cyber incidents in just the first three quarters. A significant portion of these, according to Polish experts, is linked to the activities of Russian hacker groups. Other cases involve crimes with financial motives—specifically data theft and other forms of cybercrime.
“Russian activity is the most dangerous because it targets critical infrastructure vital for normal functioning,” said Gawkowski.
Daily Attacks and Expansion of Targets
The minister reported that Poland faces 2,000 to 4,000 cyber incidents daily, of which 700 to 1,000 require immediate response as they pose a real or potential threat to the stable operation of state systems. According to Gawkowski, hostile states, including Russia, are currently expanding their attacks beyond just water supply and sewage systems to influence the country’s energy sector.
Exact data on the scale and methods of Russian activity is not disclosed for security reasons; however, Polish intelligence services note a persistent trend of increasing such attacks. Warsaw officials emphasize that Poland remains a primary target for Russia among NATO countries due to its active support for Ukraine, which the Kremlin has repeatedly attempted to exploit to destabilize the situation and undermine the national security of the country.