Cyberattack on Poland's National Centre for Nuclear Research Thwarted
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Poland's National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) reported a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure. The attack was detected and blocked by security systems before causing any impact. The MARIA reactor, used for scientific experiments and medical isotope production, was not affected. The attack has been attributed to potential Iranian involvement, though false flags are being considered. Poland's power grid was previously targeted by the Russian threat group APT44 in January 2026.
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13.03.2026 19:11 1 articles · 3h ago
Cyberattack on Poland's National Centre for Nuclear Research Thwarted
Poland’s National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) reported a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure. The attack was detected and blocked by security systems before causing any impact. The MARIA reactor, used for scientific experiments and medical isotope production, was not affected. The attack has been attributed to potential Iranian involvement, though false flags are being considered. Poland's power grid was previously targeted by the Russian threat group APT44 in January 2026.
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- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11
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NCBJ's security systems detected and blocked a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure.
First reported: 13.03.2026 19:111 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11
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The attack did not compromise the integrity of NCBJ's systems.
First reported: 13.03.2026 19:111 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11
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The MARIA reactor continued to operate safely at full power.
First reported: 13.03.2026 19:111 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11
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Polish authorities are investigating potential Iranian involvement, but false flags are being considered.
First reported: 13.03.2026 19:111 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11
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Poland's power grid was previously targeted by the Russian threat group APT44 in January 2026.
First reported: 13.03.2026 19:111 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.03.2026 19:11