DDoS Attacks Surge: Targeting Payments and Personal Accounts

In the first half of 2026, DDoS attacks on Russian companies peaked at over 2 Tbit/s, with incidents of network overloads stronger than 100 Gbit/s increasing from 3% to 15%. Attackers now employ reconnaissance tactics to identify weaknesses in infrastructure before launching multi-layered attacks that can last from 22 to 36 hours. These attacks target not only websites but also payment systems and personal accounts, rendering services unusable despite appearing operational. The rise in multi-stage attacks accounted for 42% of all incidents reported by Servicepipe. As businesses increasingly rely on digital services, the financial and reputational risks associated with DDoS attacks are escalating.

Key Points: • DDoS attacks on Russian companies exceeded 2 Tbit/s in early 2026. • The frequency of attacks over 100 Gbit/s rose from 3% to 15% within a year. • Multi-stage attack scenarios now represent 42% of all DDoS incidents.