Poland’s cyber security officials warn of an unprecedented Russian effort to disrupt the upcoming presidential election through disinformation and hybrid cyberattacks. Russian-linked actors are targeting critical infrastructure and recruiting locals to spread disinformation, aiming to destabilize Poland (Affected: Poland’s electoral system and critical infrastructure).
Keypoints :
- Russia is conducting an “unprecedented” campaign to disrupt Poland’s upcoming presidential election with disinformation and cyberattacks.
- Targeted critical infrastructure includes water, sewage, heat, power plants, and government agencies.
- Russian-linked actors are recruiting Polish citizens via darknet forums to assist in influence operations.
- Poland’s cyberattacks by Russia have more than doubled this year, with additional concerns about election interference.
- Previous cyberattacks and intelligence reports link Russian efforts to influence Polish and Romanian elections.
- Romania experienced similar interference, including social media influence campaigns and cyberattacks, leading to annulment of initial election results.
- Russia denies involvement in cyberattacks and election interference in both Poland and Romania.
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