In the third quarter, there was a 20% increase in the number of cyber attacks on the financial sector, Kommersant writes.
The indicators were compared to the corresponding period in 2025. In total, at least 4,200 hacks occurred, according to the Kommersant article, citing systems integrator Informzashita. It is made clear that the most attractive target for hackers is banks. Customers, including Sberbank, Alfa Bank, T-Bank and PSB, experienced disruptions in online services.
According to experts, a significant increase in cyber attacks on the financial sector is related to the simplification of hacking. It has become cheaper to start because malware is rented or sold ready-made, and artificial intelligence reduces preparation time.