Cyberattack on Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research, Iran Suspected

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digitization, Krzysztof Gawkowski, confirmed an attempted cyberattack on the National Centre for Nuclear Research, with indications pointing to Iran, though the MARIA nuclear reactor remains safe.

12 Mar, 08:55 — 12 Mar, 12:53

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What sources agree on

A cyberattack attempt occurred on the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBR)
Krzysztof Gawkowski, Minister of Digital Affairs, confirmed the attack
The attack's origin is suspected to be Iran
The MARIA nuclear reactor remains secure and was not affected

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Krzysztof Gawkowski, Minister of Digital Affairs, announced the cyberattack attempt on platform X.

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Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed the cyberattack attempt in the "News Michalskiego" podcast on TVN24+.

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The cyberattack attempt occurred in recent days.

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A cyberattack on a nuclear research facility, especially with a suspected state actor like Iran, raises significant national security concerns. Such incidents highlight the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats and the potential for international espionage or sabotage.

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rzeczpospolita1d ago

Atak hakerski z Iranu na NCBR. Reaktor jądrowy MARIA jest bezpieczny

"Zidentyfikowaliśmy próbę ataku hakerskiego na serwery Narodowego Centrum Badań Jądrowych" - poinformował dziś na platformie X Krzysztof Gawkowski, minister cyfryzacji. Wskazał, że atak mógł pochodzić z Iranu. NCBR uspokaja: reaktor jądrowy jest bezpieczny.

By Katarzyna Kucharczyk

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tvn241d ago

Cyberatak na Narodowe Centrum Badań Jądrowych. Gawkowski: ślad prowadzi do Iranu

Wicepremier, minister cyfryzacji Krzysztof Gawkowski potwierdził w podcaście "News Michalskiego" w TVN24+, że w ostatnich dniach doszło do próby przełamania zabezpieczeń cyfrowych w Narodowym Centrum Badań Jądrowych. Mówił też o potencjalnym źródle ataku.

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First report: tvn24 · 12 Mar, 08:55|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 4h|Window: 4h

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tvn2412 Mar, 08:55First to report

Cyberatak na Narodowe Centrum Badań Jądrowych. Gawkowski: ślad prowadzi do Iranu

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rzeczpospolita12 Mar, 12:53Latest update

Atak hakerski z Iranu na NCBR. Reaktor jądrowy MARIA jest bezpieczny

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Initial ConfirmationMarch 12 morning

Minister Gawkowski confirms a cyberattack attempt on NCBR and points to Iran as the likely origin.

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Krzysztof GawkowskiPolish Minister of Digital Affairs National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBR)Target of the cyberattack IranSuspected origin of the cyberattack MARIA reactorNuclear reactor confirmed to be safe

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Cyberattack on Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research, Iran Suspected

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Atak hakerski z Iranu na NCBR. Reaktor jądrowy MARIA jest bezpieczny

Cyberatak na Narodowe Centrum Badań Jądrowych. Gawkowski: ślad prowadzi do Iranu

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Cyberatak na Narodowe Centrum Badań Jądrowych. Gawkowski: ślad prowadzi do Iranu

Atak hakerski z Iranu na NCBR. Reaktor jądrowy MARIA jest bezpieczny

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