Cybercriminals struck Krakow’s MSWiA hospital, but officials say the situation is under control, with no risk to patients. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed that emergency protocols kicked in swiftly to protect sensitive data and restore normal operations.
Authorities are now scrambling to track down the culprits. Whether this was the work of profit-driven hackers or state-linked cyber operatives remains unclear. So far, no details have emerged on the attack’s scale or impact, but cybersecurity teams—including CERT Polska, the e-Health Center, and the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime—are on high alert, working to contain the breach.
Hospitals, packed with valuable patient data, have become prime targets for cybercriminals, and this latest attack is just one in a growing wave hitting public institutions. From disrupting critical systems to locking down medical records, the consequences of such breaches can be severe. For now, Krakow’s hospital is holding the line, but the threat isn’t going away anytime soon
