Wiper Malware Targeting Poland's Power Grid Tied to Moscow

AI Summary

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.

Texas Relevance

The article does not mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities and focuses on a foreign incident. While this could be of general interest to credit unions regarding cybersecurity threats, it is not directly relevant to Texas CUs.

Original Content

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.