“Be careful!” — read by many as a warning from Janusz Cieszyński after he shared the message he received from Jan Piński.
The former Minister of Digital Affairs in the PiS government posted the exchange on the X platform. In his note, he warned followers about growing threats in cyberspace and drew attention to what he called social practices that exploit trust, sometimes referred to as feasts.
He described a second tier of online danger, labeled BRAVO-CRP, highlighting that people remain particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, including fake text messages known as smishing. The caution was clear: cyber threats are evolving, and individuals should be vigilant about the messages they receive and the people who reach out to them online.
According to his post, Cieszyński nearly fell for such tactics. He recounted an approach by someone claiming to be a journalist. The message was linked to an entry by Jan Piński, prompting a direct warning: today I almost became a victim of this method — someone presenting themselves as a journalist contacted me. Be careful.
— this line appears in the shared post, serving as a direct reminder of the risk and a call to readers to stay cautious.
Within the thread, Piński asked Cieszyński about alleged contacts with Patryk Słowik of Wirtualna Polska, posing seven questions in total. The exchange underscored how misinformation and impersonation efforts can surface through seemingly routine inquiries, making it essential to verify identities before sharing sensitive information.
Pinski’s response
Jan Piński, referenced in the post, provided a reply to Cieszyński’s entry, offering a counterpoint to the back-and-forth online chatter. In his reply, he suggested a simple test: would a photo of a press card be useful here?
Cieszyński responded with a straightforward, concise request for the verification to proceed: Please.
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