Polish officials have identified Russia’s domestic intelligence service as the probable source behind cyberattacks targeting 30 renewable energy facilities on December 29. The attacks aimed to disrupt operations within Poland’s energy sector, according to government sources. Investigations are ongoing to assess the full impact and prevent future incidents.
The targeted facilities include various manufacturing and energy production sites critical to Poland’s renewable energy infrastructure. Authorities have increased cybersecurity measures in response and are collaborating with international partners to address the threat.
**Why this matters**
Cyberattacks on energy infrastructure pose significant risks to national security and energy supply stability. Identifying the responsible parties helps governments strengthen defenses and coordinate responses to potential state-sponsored cyber threats. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges countries face in protecting critical infrastructure from cyber espionage and sabotage.