Cyber attacks in PolandThe vast majority of reported cyber incidents in Poland concerned malware attacks, including viruses, trojans, dialers, rootkits, and the like. 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 with a text, or Internet address for downloading malware. Criminals willingly used various types of software such as ransomware and so-called banker, i.e., malware targeted at customers of electronic and mobile banking. This alarming result is the effect of many targeted, organized, and well-thought-out campaigns. One of the biggest was the one using dangerous attachments or e-mail links to fake invoices.
In 2020, the number of phishing sites remained at a very high level. 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 who are added to the 'friends' list in the account, asking for a transfer using 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.
Analyzing the latest phishing methods, nowadays, a cybercriminal is not only a programming specialist but also a psychologist. Phishing, another fastest-growing category of cyber threats, has more and more in common with a subtle knowledge of the human psyche, our habits, and preferences. A hacker aims to force an Internet user to perform a particular activity, offering him/her the illusion of security and comfort.
Risks of Internet use by childrenOnline 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. In recent years, 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.