Cyber attacks in Poland
Most reported cyber incidents in Poland involved malware attacks, including viruses, trojans, dialers, rootkits, etc. A frequently observed attack was an e-mail with a supposed invoice, notification, or document sent on behalf of a well-known company containing files containing text or an internet address for downloading malware. Criminals willingly used various types of software such as ransomware and so-called bankers, i.e., malware targeted at electronic and mobile banking customers. This alarming result is the outcome of many targeted, organized, and well-thought-out campaigns. One of the biggest was using dangerous attachments or e-mail links to fake invoices.In 2022, the number of phishing sites remained very high. Among the criminals, the most popular were two types of scams. The first one was phishing on Facebook. This method is based on impersonating the Facebook account owner and sending private messages to people added to the 'friends' list in the account, asking for a transfer using the BLIK mobile payment system. The second most commonly reported phishing incidents were fake websites of foreign services, such as PayU and DotPay. The second popular phishing attack was the impersonation of PayU and DotPay, a fast payment operator.
Risks of internet use by children
Online risks for children and young people relate to access to illegal and harmful content. These are mainly pornographic, neo-Nazi, xenophobic, racist, promoting various types of sects, as well as photos and videos depicting violence, materials encouraging the use of drugs, or experimenting with one's health.Another threat to children and young people on the Internet is the possibility of contact with strangers, which can be dangerous. Sexting and sextortion are common phenomena faced by Internet users regardless of age, gender, or origin. Recently, these cases have become more frequent and take very different forms. They may include sexting material that is sent to someone and distributed without the victim's consent or knowledge. Additionally, it may be content resulting from child grooming or other third-party activities.