POLSA Under Cyber Siege: Polish Space Agency Battles Intrusion with Humor and Phones

The Polish Space Agency is dealing with a cybersecurity incident, having disconnected its network after an intrusion. While details are sparse, speculation hints at an email compromise. Meanwhile, staff have resorted to using phones, likely sparking the fastest game of Telephone in POLSA history.

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Hot Take:

In a plot twist that no one saw coming, POLSA isn’t just reaching for the stars; they’re also grappling with some cyber aliens trying to beam up their data! While space is usually the final frontier, it seems cyberspace has become an unexpected battleground for the Polish Space Agency. Hats off to POLSA for pulling the plug faster than a spacewalk gone wrong to keep their data safe. The real question is, were they trying to protect top-secret pierogi recipes destined for the ISS?

Key Points:

– POLSA disconnected its network to protect data after a cybersecurity incident.
– No confirmation yet if ransomware is involved, but systems have been taken offline.
– Authorities and regulators are in the loop, with an investigation ongoing.
– Internal sources claim the attack is linked to email compromise.
– Poland’s digitalization minister confirmed intensive efforts to identify attackers.

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