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New Cyber Attack Data shows further Increases in Cyber Attacks throughout Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Uma

 

Check Point Research (CPR) releases an update on cyber attack trends throughout the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. Last week, both Russia and Ukraine saw increases in cyber attacks by 10% and 17% respectively. CPR has also observed a 16% increase in cyber attacks globally throughout the current conflict. CPR shares cyber attack data for NATO countries, regions and more. CPR thinks hackers are seeking to take advantage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict from all corners.

 

  • In Europe, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood 18% higher than before the beginning of the conflict
  • In APAC, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood 16% higher than before the beginning of the conflict
  • In North America, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood 14% higher than before the beginning of the conflict
  • In Israel, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood 14% higher than before the beginning of the conflict, mostly on government/military sectors

 

Check Point Research (CPR) continues to see a rise in the number of cyber attacks on both Russia and Ukraine. In Ukraine last week, the average weekly attacks per organization stood at 1697, 39% higher than before the beginning of the conflict, and 17% higher than the week before. In Russia last week, the average weekly attacks per organization stood at 1550, 22% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 10% higher than the week before.

 

Cyber Attacks World-wide

CPR is also tracking cyber attacks world-wide amid the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. Globally, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 1290, 16% higher than before the beginning of the conflict, and 2% lower than the week before. During the entire period of the conflict so far, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 9% compared to the period before.

 

Cyber Attacks by Region

  • In Africa, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 2169, 7% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 1% higher than the week before. During the conflict, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 2% compared to the period before conflict.
  • In APAC, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 1803, 16% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 2% higher than the week before. During the conflict, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 7% compared to the period before conflict.
  • In Europe, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 1101, 18% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 5% lower than the week before. During the conflict, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 10% compared to the period before conflict.
  • In Latin America, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 1773, 13% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 6% lower than the week before. During the conflict, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 9% compared to the period before conflict.
  • In North America, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 957, 14% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 5% lower than the week before. During the conflict, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 10% compared to the period before conflict.

 

Cyber Attacks in Israel

  • In Israel, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 1613, 14% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 4% lower than the week before. During the entire period of the conflict so far, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 11% compared to the period before.
  • In the government/military sector in Israel, the average weekly attacks per organization last week stood at 4575, 31% higher than before the beginning of the conflict and 2% higher than the week before. During the entire period of the conflict so far, the average weekly rate of attacks increased by 20% compared to the period before.

 

Cyber Attacks by NATO Countries:

 

Country Change Last week vs. before the conflict Change All the war weeks (avg.) vs. before the conflict Change last week vs. week before
Czechia 46% 30% 1%
United Kingdom 29% 18% -3%
Denmark 28% 18% -8%
France 21% 14% -6%
Belgium 17% 11% -16%
Canada 16% 10% -2%
Portugal 16% 9% -4%
Germany 12% 9% -11%
United States 12% 10% -5%
Netherlands 10% 6% -2%
Norway 10% 3% -3%
Italy 7% 5% -6%
Greece 5% 12% -10%
Spain 5% 0% -5%
Poland 2% 2% -6%

 

Omer Dembinsky, Data Group Manager at Check Point Software:

“Cyber attacks on both sides, Russia and Ukraine, continue to increase throughout the conflict. Last week, cyber attacks increased by 10% and 17% respectively, compared to the week before. It appears that hackers are increasing their efforts to take advantage of the conflict. The trend is visible not only in the two countries involved, but globally. World-wide, we see the average weekly attacks per organization last week 16% higher than before the beginning of the conflict. I believe hackers are seeking to take advantage of the hype and interest around the conflict wherever they can, as they look to target organizations that span both the public, perhaps an NGO, non-profit or government entity, and private sectors. CPR will continue to monitor cyber attacks trends in the weeks ahead as it relates to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”

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