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Hackers breached a small Polish energy plant via private APN last year

August 10, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM

Hackers breached a small Polish energy plant last year by using a private APN to access its operational technology network. The heat-and-power facility supplies heat to roughly 50,000 residents, highlighting the serious consequences of insecure OT remote access.

Key Takeaways

  • Attackers breached a Polish heat-and-power plant serving about 50,000 residents.
  • They accessed the operational technology network through a private APN.
  • The incident underscores risks of OT networks reachable via cellular connections.
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