According to a report by StormWall, the number of DDoS attacks in Russia rose by 68% between January and August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The study highlights a significant increase in both the frequency and power of these cyber incidents.
The telecommunications sector was the primary target, accounting for 31% of all attacks. Regional internet and hosting providers faced particularly intense waves of traffic in August 2026, with some incidents reaching power levels exceeding 3 Tbit/s.
The financial sector followed with 19% of total attacks, peaking in the second quarter of 2026. Banks and payment systems were the main targets, with many incidents exceeding 2 Tbit/s, causing temporary service outages for users.
Retail accounted for 14% of attacks, with online clothing stores being the most targeted segment at 34% of the industry's total. Other sectors, including entertainment, education, oil, logistics, and manufacturing, were also affected by varying degrees of activity.
