Hospitals in Poland Are Defenseless Against Cyberattacks. "It Paralyzes Key systems."
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The threat of cyberattacks in Poland's healthcare sector is growing. Hospitals lack sufficient funds to protect against threats, and not all receive government support, writes Friday's "Rzeczpospolita." Healthcare providers are warning that this could deepen disparities between hospitals.
The number of cyberattacks on Polish healthcare is growing, and hospitals are running out of money for security. According to "Rzeczpospolita," more ransomware attacks have been recorded this year than in all of 2025. The problem lies not only in purchasing equipment but also in the cost of maintaining it.
Hospital directors complain that the state isn't contributing to ongoing cybersecurity spending. Funding from the National Cybersecurity Programme (KPO) was sufficient for only a portion of hospitals, leaving the rest with old hardware and software. Meanwhile, the threat of attacks is growing.
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