Warsaw: Poland has joined the chorus of condemnation against alleged cyberattacks perpetrated by a Russian group identified as APT28, targeting Germany and the Czech Republic. In a resolute statement, Poland disclosed its own history of being targeted by similar cyber intrusions.
Expressing solidarity with Germany and the Czech Republic, Poland’s foreign ministry issued a statement via its official website, denouncing cyberattacks on their democratic institutions and political entities. The ministry’s stance aligns with Germany’s recent accusation against Russia for launching cyber offensives on its ruling party, defense, aerospace firms, and other international targets, accompanied by a stern warning of repercussions.
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“Poland, which is also one of the targets of the APT28 attacks, strongly condemns the repeated, unacceptable, and detrimental activities carried out in cyberspace by Russian entities,” the statement declared, underlining its firm stance against such malicious activities.
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While the statement did not delve into specifics of the attack, it emphasized Poland’s proactive measures in response to the escalating cyber threats. “Facing the continuous increase in threats in cyberspace, Poland is actively working to protect critical infrastructure, build resilience, and strengthen cyber defense,” the ministry affirmed.
