Russia records a record rise in malware crimes In the first nine months of 2026, law enforcement agencies identified more than 3,220 such offenses. This is an absolute record for the country, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The department noted that the scope of the problem has increased eightfold compared to the corresponding period last year. Experts attribute this dynamic to the high activity of hackers and the massive spread of ransomware.

Russia records a record rise in malware crimes In the first nine months of 2026, law enforcement agencies identified more than 3,220 such offenses. This is an absolute record for the country, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The department noted that the scope of the problem has increased eightfold compared to the corresponding period last year. Experts attribute this dynamic to the high activity of hackers and the massive spread of ransomware.