Poland Thwarts Cyberattack on City Water System Amid Ongoing Cyberwar with Russia.Poland’s cybersecurity forces successfully thwarted a cyberattack targeting the water and sewage system of a major city, Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski announced today. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, was detected and neutralized “at the last minute,” preventing potential disruption to the city’s water supply. While Gawkowski did not disclose the identity of the targeted city or the perpetrators, he emphasized that Poland remains a primary target for Russian cyberattacks among NATO countries.
Poland has been facing an escalating wave of cyberattacks, with over 100,000 attempts recorded in the past year, averaging approximately 300 per day. These attacks are attributed to Russian military intelligence agencies, including the GRU, which have reportedly tripled their cyber operations against Poland in 2025. In response, Poland has established Europe’s first joint civilian-military cybersecurity operations center, achieving a 99% success rate in neutralizing such attacks.
The thwarted cyberattack underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats and highlights the ongoing cyberwar between Poland and Russia. As Poland continues to bolster its cybersecurity defenses, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent and evolving nature of cyber threats in the modern geopolitical landscape.
