Every Third Cyber Attack in Russia Starts with Exploiting Vulnerabilities

MOSCOW, Jul 16 - RIA News. Every third cyber attack in Russia in 2026 starts with exploiting vulnerabilities, and in the first half of the year, the number of found vulnerabilities increased by 24% to 29,2 thousand, "Kaspersky Lab" reported.

"Every third cyber attack in the Russian Federation in 2026 begins with exploiting vulnerabilities. According to experts from "Kaspersky Lab", in the first half of 2026, the number of vulnerabilities increased by 24% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 29,2 thousand", the company said.

At the same time, significant growth was recorded specifically in the second quarter - by 87% compared to the first quarter of 2026 and by 63% compared to the same period in 2025.

According to analysts of the company, software vulnerabilities are among the top 3 most dangerous cyber threats for information security specialists.

The company noted that attackers actively use AI to find new vulnerabilities - therefore their number is constantly growing, and the time between detection and exploitation is decreasing.

Experts recommend that companies regularly update software, conduct security audits and train employees to recognize phishing.

Source: RIA News / Kaspersky Lab Report