A small hydropower facility near Gdańsk, Poland, has suffered its second confirmed cyberattack this year, with Russian hackers breaching its control systems and causing operational disruption. The attackers released a video showing how they manipulated the plant’s interface, making it easy to trace the source.
Technical analysis suggests the targeted site was likely the hydroelectric plant in Tczew, based on matching turbine specifications and footage. Once inside the system, hackers altered key parameters to extreme values, forcing the generator and rotor to shut down. Unusual fluctuations in turbine speed and power output confirmed the attack had real-world consequences.
Monitoring data from the day of the breach showed erratic spikes in water levels and turbine RPM, along with periods of zero energy production. Unlike a previous attempt in May when the plant was offline, the August 10th attack successfully disrupted operations while the facility was active.
According to CyberDefence24, this incident is part of a growing trend. Recent months have seen similar cyber intrusions targeting water treatment facilities in Szczytno, Sierakowo, Witków, and Kuźnica, as well as public amenities like swimming pools and fountains.
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