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Polish hydropower plant targeted by Russian hacktivists in second attack

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Russian hacktivists have targeted a Polish hydropower plant in Tczew, near Gdańsk, for the second time, disrupting its control systems and turbines. The first attack occurred in May 2025, and the second attack was confirmed by a video released by the hacktivists. The new attack is believed to have caused more significant operational disruptions than the previous one. The plant is one of several industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) targets in Poland, which has seen a surge in cyberattacks against critical infrastructure over the past year. The attacks highlight the ongoing threat to ICS/OT systems in Poland and the need for enhanced security measures.

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  1. 20.08.2025 00:17 1 articles · 1mo ago

    Russian hacktivists disrupt Polish hydropower plant operations in August 2025

    Russian hacktivists targeted the Tczew hydropower plant in Poland for the second time, disrupting its control systems and turbines. The attack caused operational disruptions, marking a more destructive impact compared to the previous incident in May 2025. This attack is part of a series of cyberattacks on Polish ICS/OT systems, highlighting the ongoing threat to critical infrastructure.

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  • The hydropower plant in Tczew, Poland, was targeted by Russian hacktivists in August 2025, disrupting its control systems and turbines.

    First reported: 20.08.2025 00:17
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  • This is the second attack on the same facility, following an earlier incident in May 2025.

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  • The August 2025 attack caused operational disruptions, unlike the previous attack which occurred when the plant was offline.

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  • The hacktivists released a video confirming the second attack, initially thought to be a recording of the earlier incident.

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  • Poland has experienced multiple cyberattacks on ICS/OT systems in recent months, affecting various critical infrastructure entities.

    First reported: 20.08.2025 00:17
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  • CERT Polska issued recommendations in May 2024 to improve OT security and mitigate potential threats.

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