It has never been this bad. Polish government institutions have recorded the highest number of cyberattacks in years. In just one week, cybercriminals carried out nearly 3,200 attack attempts, according to the latest report by Check Point Research, which continuously analyzes threats affecting countries worldwide. This is almost twice as many as the attacks targeting Polish financial institutions (1,688) or the energy and utilities sector (1,449). In recent weeks, the average weekly number of attacks on Polish public institutions has been close to 2,000.
“Back in October 2025, 2,500 attacks on the government sector already seemed dangerous. Now we have a new threat record—Polish government institutions are fending off around 3,188 attacks per week, more than the governments of Czech Republic (2,222), Austria (1,942), or Germany,”
stresses Wojciech Głażewski, Director of Check Point Software Technologies in Poland.
According to observations by Check Point Research, Poland’s geopolitical importance and its active role in implementing Europe’s support policy for Ukraine have made the country a prime target for hostile cyber and disinformation operations. Government institutions are particularly exposed and must be prepared for increasingly advanced and coordinated attacks aimed at destabilizing public life.
“In the current geopolitical situation, cyberattacks cannot be viewed as a purely technical issue. They are a dangerous element of a broader strategy to destabilize the state and weaken its resilience. That is why we must be prepared,”
adds the Check Point representative in Poland.
Globally, the average number of weekly attacks on the government sector is 2,713, which is nearly 15% lower than the current level targeting the Polish government, the report shows. Poland ranks among the most targeted countries in its region in terms of the overall number of attacks on the economy. Statistically (market-wide average), the most exposed institutions are in the Czech Republic (2,200), Slovakia (2,097), Poland (1,900), and Hungary (1,900). By comparison, Germany repels 1,369 attacks per week.
Recent Incidents Underscore the Threat
The severity of the threat facing the Polish government is underscored by incidents from recent weeks. On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Digital Affairs of Poland reported a hacker attack on the Public Procurement Office, during which cybercriminals gained access to employees’ email accounts.
“We are facing coordinated cyber-terrorist attacks on the state. Their goal is to shut down water, gas, electricity, or sewage systems and thereby paralyze citizens’ daily lives,”
said Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski on 15 December 2025.
Government Response: Strengthening Cyber Resilience
In response to the growing scale of cyber threats, the Polish government has launched a nationwide strategy to strengthen the resilience of public institutions against disruptions, failures, and cyberattacks. The program includes reinforcement of critical infrastructure, particularly energy, as well as the healthcare sector.
Under the “Cybersecure Government” program—financed through the National Recovery Plan (KPO)—the Ministry of Health of Poland has received funding to modernize procedures, improve staff competencies, and purchase specialized security systems.
Sectors Most at Risk Worldwide
Globally, the sectors most exposed to cyberattacks remain unchanged:
- Education and research – 4,172 attacks per organization per week
- Government institutions – 2,683
- Telecommunications – 2,575
Particular attention should be paid to the hospitality sector, where the number of incidents has increased by 40% year-on-year, indicating a shift of cybercrime toward tourism and hotel services.
Source: https://ceo.com.pl/rekord-cyberatakow-na-polski-rzad-niemal-3200-prob-w-tydzien-19030
