Sandworm Targets Polish Energy Grid: Cyberattack Raises Aggression Concerns
In late December, Poland’s electric grid was targeted in a cyberattack using wiper malware, which aimed to disrupt communications between renewable energy installations and power distribution operators. Security firm ESET attributed the attack to the Russian government hacker group known as Sandworm, based on the malware’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The wiper malware, designed to erase data and destroy operations, fortunately failed to cause any significant disruption. Sandworm has a history of destructive attacks, including a notable blackout in Ukraine in 2015.
John Q. Hosedrinker