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Hackers Breach Polish Space Agency: Critical Data Under Threat!

The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) experienced a cyberattack on March 2, 2025. To prevent further damage, the agency disconnected its systems from the internet. The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) was established in 2014 to support the development of Poland's space sector and enhance national security through satellite technology. The organization actively collaborates with international space organizations like ESA(European Space Agency) to enhance scientific research and innovation.

What Happened?

Poland's Digitalization Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed the attack, stating that unauthorized access was detected in POLSA's IT network.

Służby państwa odpowiedzialne za cyberbezpieczeństwo wykryły nieuprawniony dostęp do infrastruktury teleinformatycznej Polskiej Agencji Kosmicznej.

W związku z incydentem zabezpieczone zostały systemy objęte atakiem. CSIRT NASK wspólnie z CSIRT MON wspiera POLSA w działaniach,…
— Krzysztof Gawkowski (@KGawkowski) March 2, 2025

The agency's cybersecurity teams swiftly secured the affected systems. Authorities assured that critical space missions and operations remain unaffected. The attack primarily targeted internal administrative systems, and no classified data breaches have been reported so far. However, the extent of the data breach is still under assessment.

Suspected Intruders & Ongoing Investigation

Though the attackers have not been officially identified, initial speculations point to Russian-linked cyber groups due to Poland's active support for Ukraine in the ongoing geopolitical conflict. However, no official confirmation has been made, and Russia has denied involvement. Russia-Ukraine War: Cyberattack

Polish cybersecurity agencies are working alongside international partners to trace the source of the attack. The government has promised to disclose further details once the investigation concludes.

Previous Cyberattacks on Space Agencies

Date	Target	Country	Type of Attack	Suspected Perpetrators	Impact
Mar 2025	Polish Space Agency	Poland	Network Breach	Unknown	Investigation Ongoing
Jul 2023	NASA	USA	Phishing Malware	Russian Hackers	Minor Data Leak
Jun 2023	European Space Agency	Europe	Ransomware	Anonymous	System Shutdown
May 2022	ISRO	India	DDoS Attack	Chinese Hackers	Temporary System Failure
Jan 2020	NASA	USA	Data Leak	Insider Threat	Employee Records Exposed

Rising Cybersecurity Threats

The attack highlights the growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the space industry, especially as space agencies increasingly depend on digital infrastructure for operations and research. electronics-13-02654-g001.png?1720249280

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Authorities are encouraging space agencies to strengthen cybersecurity protocols to prevent future incidents.

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