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Escalating cybersecurity threats in Slovakia and Czechia

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In late July 2026, Slovak officials highlighted that human error remains the weakest link in digital defence. A national cybersecurity briefing noted a 40% rise in reported incidents, reaching 1,650 cases, and specifically noted low security compliance among energy-sector entities. Experts warned against the misuse of personal documents—such as IDs and passports—via messaging apps, which facilitates identity theft and account hijacking. Data from security firm Check Point showed a 35% year-on-year surge in cyber attacks on Czech companies in June, averaging 2,928 incidents per week. This placed the Czech Republic second in Europe for attack frequency, trailing only Russia. The education sector emerged as the most targeted, followed by public administration and telecommunications. While agriculture and construction saw high growth in attacks, the healthcare and aerospace sectors saw a decline. By July, Czech organizations continued to face high pressure, averaging 2,671 weekly attacks, a 17% year-on-year increase. This period also saw a global acceleration in the speed of exploitation, with the window between vulnerability disclosure and active exploitation shrinking from one week to just 24–48 hours. In the Czech Republic, the education sector remained the primary target, averaging 4,848 weekly attacks per organization. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence in corporate settings has introduced new risks, as sensitive information is frequently included in AI-related queries, increasing the potential for data leaks. In late August, analysts reported a coordinated escalation of ransomware attacks in the Czech Republic. Data from ComSource identified 22 documented threats in July affecting government administration, healthcare, energy, and cultural institutions. Specific actors were linked to these activities: the group ‘The Gentlemen’ targeted municipal offices, the energy sector, and cultural institutions; the Qilin group conducted sophisticated attacks on healthcare; and the Titan group led a campaign against IT and consulting firms.

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