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Wiper Malware Targeting Poland's Power Grid Tied to Moscow

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Operational Brief

Signs point to 'Sandworm' hackers targeting Poland's power grid with wiper malware; this group is linked to a Moscow military intelligence unit. These attacks are part of ongoing cyber threats that may have broader implications for critical infrastructure protection.

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Original Source Material

Signs Point to Long-Active 'Sandworm' Military Intelligence Hackers at Work Russian cyberattacks in late December 2025 that attempted to disrupt Poland's power grid have been attributed to "Sandworm," the codename for an advanced persistent threat group tied to a Moscow military intelligence unit that repeatedly uses wiper malware, including in these attacks.