Poland PM sees clear Russian hand in December assault on energy grid – Firstpost

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pointed to Russian secret services as the likely culprits behind a major cyberattack on the nations energy grid late last December. He praised Polands defences for blocking any real harm during the incident, which energy minister Milosz Motyka described as the worst such strike in years. Tusk stopped short of firm proof but voiced strong conviction on Moscows role, framing it as part of broader hybrid warfare patterns.

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Attack scale revealed

The assault slammed Polands power network in the last week of December, standing out as the most severe cyber hit in recent history. Motyka laid out the details on Tuesday, highlighting how operators faced intense barrages yet kept lights on nationwide. Tusk backed this account during a Thursday press call, underscoring the grids resilience under duress from sophisticated foes.

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Russian links suspected

Tusk cited ample clues linking the operation to outfits tied directly to Russian intelligence arms. While holding back from overreach, he left no room for doubt on the origins of both planning and motive. Groups prepped this with Moscow direction, acting on clear inspiration from the East, he stated flatly. Such moves echo Kremlins playbook of probing Western weak spots through digital means, a tactic seen from Estonia to recent Ukrainian blackouts.

Defences hold strong

Poland’s cyber shields stood tall, spotting threats early and shutting down incursions before damage spread. Tusk called the result a clear triumph against destabilisation efforts, with zero risk to key systems at any point. Quick teamwork between energy firms, cybersecurity units and state agencies nipped the plot in the bud. No outages hit homes or factories, proving investments in digital fortification paid off handsomely.

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Broader context

Tusks public finger pointing serves notice to allies and adversaries alike, fitting Warsaws firm line on Russian aggression. Energy grids top hit lists for state backed hackers chasing influence sans full war. Poland eyes deeper NATO collaboration and fresh sanctions talks in response. The non event outcome boosts confidence yet warns of relentless pressure ahead, urging sustained vigilance across Europe.

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