"In December, they wanted to paralyze the work of the government administration." The minister reveals
On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski announced details of a thwarted cyberattack targeting the Electronic Platform for Public Administration Services (ePUAP). The attack originated from abroad and aimed to disrupt government operations in December. Gawkowski stated that the attackers had been preparing for a coordinated operation that could paralyze public administration. Cybersecurity services responded quickly, preventing any disruptions to state IT systems. The minister did not disclose the attackers' identities or their country of origin but confirmed the foreign nature of the attack. He emphasized the importance of rapid responses to such incidents to avoid crises like data leaks or operational disruptions.
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