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Poland’s National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) was recently targeted by a cyberattack that disrupted parts of its IT infrastructure. The attack prompted the organization to temporarily disconnect its network from the internet to prevent further intrusion and contain the incident. While the facility confirmed the cyberattack affected internal systems, officials reported that critical nuclear safety systems and research operations remained secure and unaffected. Following the detection of suspicious network activity, the research centre’s cybersecurity team initiated containment measures by isolating affected systems and launching an internal investigation. The institution also coordinated with Poland’s national cybersecurity authorities to analyze the nature and scope of the attack. At the time of reporting, the exact intrusion vector had not been publicly disclosed, but the disruption suggests a targeted attempt to compromise organizational infrastructure. Cyberattacks targeting research institutions are often aimed at espionage, intellectual property theft, or operational disruption. Facilities involved in nuclear research are particularly attractive targets due to the strategic importance of their scientific data and technological assets. Although the organization stated that sensitive nuclear research systems remained isolated and protected, the incident highlights the increasing cybersecurity risks faced by critical research institutions worldwide.