Polish banking sector and public transport face rising cyber threats

At the CyberSec Expo & Forum 2026 in Katowice, Polish officials highlighted escalating cyber risks for both the financial system and public services. Jarosław Biegański of the Polish Bank Association reported that 36 % of internet fraud cases are detected, with only 20 % of investment‑related scams uncovered. He warned that many attacks use payment‑process manipulation and that ransomware incidents, such as the 2022 hit on a regional office affecting hundreds of municipalities, remain a serious danger. Experts also noted that foreign criminal groups and even state actors often conduct ransomware operations, making detection difficult.

In a parallel discussion on state and municipal cyber‑resilience, Stanisław Korman of the Upper Silesian Metropolis warned that a successful cyber‑attack could cripple public transport: digital signage, timetables and ticket‑sales systems could be disabled, creating “chaos” for commuters. The discussion emphasized the need for layered security across critical infrastructure, including the electronic document management system (EZD) used by more than 3,600 organisations. NASK’s Jacek Orłowski stressed that small entities rely on central support to implement protective measures and that the transition to digital document handling is a key step toward broader cyber‑defence.