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Russian hackers target Polish hydropower plant again

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By Izabelė Pukėnaitė

Russian hackers have once again targeted a small hydropower plant in Poland, with the latest breach disrupting its control systems. It’s the second confirmed attack this year, following an earlier breach in May.

The power plant is located near Gdańsk, in the north of the country, and it was not difficult to trace who was behind it. The hackers themselves published a video showing how they managed to manipulate the plant’s interface.

Based on the video and technical details, it’s most likely that hackers attacked a small hydroelectric power plant in Tczew. Its turbine type, head, and installed power match the data seen in the attack footage.

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