Ukraine ranks third globally in cyberattacks, first in Europe; malware dominates incidents

Ukraine has become the third most targeted country for cyberattacks globally, behind the US and Israel, and the top target in Europe, with malware comprising 33% of incidents in H1 2026 and system compromises at 4.5%. The continuous, machine-speed assaults underscore the persistent cyber threat against Ukrainian infrastructure amid ongoing conflict. This highlights the elevated cyber risk for entities operating in or supporting Ukraine.