- Last modified: September 22, 2026
August 2026
Cyber Attacks Statistics
218 confirmed incidents across 31 days — financially motivated Cyber Crime accounted for over 4 in 5 attacks, Malware remained the dominant weapon, and Information & Communication infrastructure bore the brunt of targeting.
Total Incidents
0
1–31 August 2026
Cyber Crime Share
0%
176 of 218 classified events
Top Attack Vector
0%
Malware — 61 incidents
Hardest-Hit Sector
0%
Information & Communication
Key Findings
27.9%
Malware Dominates
61 of 219 attack-vector entries used malware — ransomware, infostealers, and trojans led the field.
31.7%
Public-Facing Apps Under Fire
Exploiting public-facing applications remained the #1 initial access vector, accounting for 69 of 218 entries.
14.2%
Espionage in 1 in 7
Cyber Espionage motivated 31 incidents — state-sponsored actors remained a significant and persistent threat.
18
Initial Access Vectors
Attackers used 18 distinct entry techniques, from spearphishing links to supply chain compromise.
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Daily Trend of Attacks
02 – 05
Statistical Breakdown
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Motivations
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Attack Vectors
04
Initial Access
05
Target Sectors
06
Geographic Distribution