A suspected cyberattack has disrupted the state registry systems in Poland, affecting access to vital government services, including the PESEL registry. This incident, characterized as a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, temporarily blocked various services but did not compromise any data. The situation is part of a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks on state systems within Eastern Europe.
Keypoints :
- A cyberattack disrupted Poland’s state registry systems on Wednesday, affecting key government services.
- The PESEL registry, essential for verifying identities in public services, was temporarily inaccessible.
- No data was compromised, but access to services like the mObywatel app and online tax reporting was impacted.
- The attack was reported as a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by local media.
- Digital Affairs Minister confirmed that Poland is one of the most targeted countries for cyberattacks, often originating from Russia.
- This incident occurred during Poland’s tax filing deadline, highlighting its timing and significance.
- Cyberattacks on state registries are on the rise in Eastern Europe, with previous incidents affecting Ukraine and Slovakia.
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