Event 1150

{
  "attack_type": "Cyberattack",
  "category": "Cyber",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Poland",
    "Russia"
  ],
  "country": "Poland",
  "description": "A 23-year-old Russian citizen was detained in Krakow, Poland, on November 16, 2025, suspected of conducting cyberattacks on Polish and European companies. The suspect, who worked as a truck driver, allegedly hacked into the IT systems of an online retailer, altering database structures and compromising business operations and customer data security. Some attacks were reportedly carried out from the restroom of his truck while traveling around Europe. Authorities are investigating ties to other cyber incidents in Poland and EU countries, with potential further arrests and charges anticipated. The suspect was granted refugee status in Poland in 2023 after illegally crossing the border in 2022. Polish Minister of the Interior Marcin Kierwinski confirmed the facts, and the suspect has been ordered held in pretrial detention for three months.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-11-16T00:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "A 23-year-old Russian citizen suspected of interfering with the IT systems of Polish and European companies was detained in Poland.",
    "He was taken into custody for three months.",
    "The detainee worked as a truck driver and was also involved in hacking websites.",
    "The man was detained on November 16 after investigators established his involvement in hacking the security of an online retailer and gaining unauthorized access to the company’s IT infrastructure.",
    "He changed the structure of the databases, which could have had serious consequences for business operations and the security of customer data.",
    "Some of the attacks were carried out directly from the restroom of the truck he used to travel around Europe during his main job.",
    "Polish Minister of the Interior Marcin Kierwinski confirmed the facts from CBZC.",
    "In 2022 the suspect illegally crossed the Polish border, and in 2023 he was granted refugee status.",
    "A court in Krakow ordered a temporary arrest for three months."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "A 23-year-old Russian citizen suspected of interfering with the IT systems of Polish and European companies was detained in Poland.",
          "He was taken into custody for three months.",
          "The detainee worked as a truck driver and was also involved in hacking websites.",
          "The man was detained on November 16 after investigators established his involvement in hacking the security of an online retailer and gaining unauthorized access to the company’s IT infrastructure.",
          "He changed the structure of the databases, which could have had serious consequences for business operations and the security of customer data.",
          "Some of the attacks were carried out directly from the restroom of the truck he used to travel around Europe during his main job.",
          "Polish Minister of the Interior Marcin Kierwinski confirmed the facts from CBZC.",
          "In 2022 the suspect illegally crossed the Polish border, and in 2023 he was granted refugee status.",
          "A court in Krakow ordered a temporary arrest for three months."
        ]
      },
      "similar_to": [
        {
          "event_id": 1038,
          "reason": "Both events involve suspected Russian cyber and electronic interference affecting Poland.",
          "url": "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/poland-detects-gps-signal-interruptions-over-the-baltic-sea-and-links-them-to-russia/"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "follow_up_by_country": [
    {
      "country": "Poland",
      "status": "Investigation"
    }
  ],
  "location_text": "Krakow",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "summary_extended": "On November 16, 2025, Polish authorities detained a 23-year-old Russian man in Krakow suspected of interfering with the IT infrastructure of multiple Polish and European firms. The individual, who also worked as a truck driver, allegedly breached an online retailer's systems, modifying databases which could have seriously disrupted business and threatened customer data security. Investigators discovered some hacking activities were conducted from the restroom of his truck during his travels across Europe. The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) is examining possible links to other cyberattacks across the EU, signaling a broader campaign. The suspect had entered Poland illegally in 2022 and obtained refugee status in 2023. Authorities continue investigations, with additional arrests and charges not ruled out. Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski publicly confirmed the case, underscoring its significance for national cybersecurity. The suspect remains in custody following a court order for three months of pretrial detention.",
  "summary_short": "Russian citizen detained in Krakow for suspected cyberattacks on Polish and EU companies.",
  "url": "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russian-suspected-of-cyberattacks-on-polish-and-eu-companies-detained-in-krakow/"
}

{
  "source": "admin_quick",
  "tags": [],
  "url": "https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russian-suspected-of-cyberattacks-on-polish-and-eu-companies-detained-in-krakow/"
}