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Russian ELECTRUM Hits Polish Power Grid and Match Group Breach [Prime Cyber Insights]

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Russian state-sponsored threat actor ELECTRUM has been tied to a sophisticated December 2025 cyber attack on the Polish power grid, marking a significant escalation in threats against critical infrastructure. According to an intelligence brief from Dragos, the attack targeted over 30 sites, including wind, solar, and combined heat and power facilities. This incident is notable for being the first major attack targeting distributed energy resources (DERs) where adversaries successfully bricked operational technology (OT) equipment beyond repair. The operation utilized a distinct division of labor between the KAMACITE group, which handles initial access, and ELECTRUM, which executes ICS-specific manipulations. Beyond infrastructure, the digital risk landscape is further complicated by a massive data breach at Match Group affecting Tinder and Hinge users, along with the discovery of 800,000 Telnet servers still exposed on the public internet. This episode explores the high stakes of OT destruction and the persistent vulnerabilities in legacy protocols and consumer data privacy.

A recent intelligence brief from Dragos has formally attributed a destructive late-2025 cyber attack on the Polish power grid to the Russian-aligned group ELECTRUM. By targeting distributed energy resources like wind and solar sites, the attackers managed to physically disable critical equipment beyond repair, signaling a shift from reconnaissance to active destruction. We also break down the implications of the Match Group data breach involving Hinge and Tinder, and the alarming reality that 800,000 Telnet servers remain exposed globally. Join Aaron Cole and Lauren Mitchell as they analyze the evolving threat of state-sponsored ICS malware and the ongoing risks posed by legacy internet protocols in 2026.

Topics Covered

  • 🚨 ELECTRUM's destructive strike on the Polish power grid
  • 🛡️ The division of labor between KAMACITE and ELECTRUM
  • 🔒 Match Group breach and dating app privacy risks
  • 🌐 800,000 Telnet servers exposed to remote attacks
  • 📊 The rise of distributed energy resource (DER) targeting

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional security advice.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:21) - Russian ELECTRUM Hits Polish Grid
  • (00:59) - Match Group Breach Analysis
  • (01:30) - 800,000 Telnet Servers Exposed
  • (02:12) - Conclusion
Russian ELECTRUM Hits Polish Power Grid and Match Group Breach [Prime Cyber Insights]

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