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Unn.Ua • September 30, 2026

In the first half of 2026, more than 88% of all cyber incidents in Ukraine were related to malware, social engineering, infection, and system compromise. Attackers are increasingly exploiting deception and users’ trust. The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection reported this on September 30, UNN reports.

The largest of cyber incidents involved the distribution of malware — 33%. Another 31% accounted for social engineering. System infections made up 15%, while system compromises accounted for 4.5%.

"Attackers are increasingly relying not so much on technical complexity as on deception and users’ trust," says the report "Cyber Threats: Ukraine" for the first half of 2026, prepared by CERT-UA specialists.

According to the available information, one of the most widespread tactics has been the use of plausible cover stories.

"The groups create fake web pages that imitate the resources of the CERT-UA team itself, the document management system of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, or the Brave1 platform. Users are prompted to download a supposed "security update" or "service module," which is actually a tool for remotely accessing the device," the post says.

Russian special services create fake resources of government bodies and media outlets to spread disinformation and steal Ukrainians’ data. The SBU urges people to remain vigilant.

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AI-Driven Cyberattacks Target Ukraine's Key Sectors In the first half of 2026, Ukraine's CERT-UA reported 3,137 cyber incidents, with a notable increase in the use of artificial intelligence by attackers. The majority of incidents involved malware (33%) and social engineering (23%), targeting local authorities (37%) and government organizations (22%). Attackers are leveraging legitimate online services to disguise malicious activities, complicating detection efforts. The report highlights a shift from complex attacks to those relying on deception and user trust. Despite the rise in incidents, only one critical incident was recorded, and highly complex attacks decreased by 20%. The report emphasizes the need for vigilance as attackers exploit vulnerabilities in trusted platforms and create fake resources to deceive users. 2 sources 60

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