tech
February 17, 2026
HACKER ATTACK ON UNIVERSITY: Software attempted to cause chaos
Gavkovski added that appropriate measures have been taken to "ensure security and limit the effects of the breach", while the investigation to "identify the perpetrators" continues.
TL;DR
- A hacker attack has been identified on a portion of the University of Warsaw's IT infrastructure.
- Malicious software was discovered on one of the university's workstations.
- The incident has been reported to state authorities, who have launched an investigation.
- Measures are being taken to ensure security and limit the effects of the breach.
- Poland is considered the most attacked country in the EU and needs to maximize its cybersecurity capabilities.
- Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Poland has faced numerous cyberattacks attributed to Russia or Russia-linked groups.
- Poland recorded approximately 272,000 cyber incidents in 2025, more than double the previous year.
- Russia has intensified its cyberattack campaigns against the UK, NATO allies, and Ukraine.
- The UK is identified as a primary target for Kremlin-linked hackers, with attacks increasing in response to London's political and military decisions.
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