University of Warsaw Confirms Ransomware in IT Infrastructure; No Personal Data Access Indicated So Far
Summary
The University of Warsaw confirmed ransomware in part of its IT infrastructure following an incident in January 2026. Officials say findings so far do not indicate unauthorized access to personal data; technical analysis continues.
Key points
- The university said its analysis confirmed ransomware in part of its IT infrastructure and identified a workstation from which the malware was introduced.
- The university said the incident occurred in January 2026; investigation and verification of system integrity are ongoing.
- Officials said findings so far do not indicate unauthorized access to personal data.
- The university reported the incident to CERT Polska and police, and notified the president of Poland’s Personal Data Protection Office.
- Polish authorities and the university are investigating; technical steps were taken to detect and remove unauthorized access.
- The article also describes a proposed amendment to Poland’s cybersecurity law, including risk-based requirements and planned cybersecurity support for the science sector.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Uniwersytet Warszawski
- Victim Domain
- Unknown
- Incident Type
- Ransomware infection affecting part of the university's IT infrastructure
- Incident Date
- 2026-01-01
- Affected Records
- Unknown
- Affected Data Size
- Unknown
- Operational Impact
- Ransomware was confirmed on a university workstation and in part of its IT infrastructure. The university took steps to secure the environment and limit the incident's effects, and continued technical analysis and system-integrity checks. Initial findings did not indicate unauthorized access to personal data. No broader service disruption is reported.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- None reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
People
Anna ModzelewskaUniversity of Warsaw spokesperson who provided details about the ransomware finding, investigation, and initial assessment that personal data had not been accessed.Dariusz SzostekChair of the KRASP Cybersecurity Team, cited as an expert on cybersecurity responsibilities and the proposed amendments to Poland's cybersecurity law.Krzysztof GawkowskiPolish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs who publicly reported that an attack on part of the University of Warsaw's IT infrastructure had been identified.