Kaspersky DDoS Protection: the number of DDoS attacks on Russian companies increased by 27% at the beginning of 2026 - CNews

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Kaspersky reports a 27% increase in DDoS attacks against Russian companies in early 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. The article says attackers shifted toward more frequent short attacks and continued to target exposed infrastructure and API surfaces. It also notes that DDoS-as-a-Service and IoT-based attack sources remain important drivers of the threat landscape. Kaspersky describes how mitigation now requires layered defenses, including filtering, rate limiting, CAPTCHA, and automated detection tools. The piece highlights the growing operational pressure on organizations that need to strengthen network resilience and response capabilities.

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