Social networks were the most common platform for the spread of cyber attacks in Russia during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in spring 2020. Almost ** percent of respondents stated that they encountered cyber attacks on social media. Furthermore, one quarter of Russians noticed cyber threats in messenger apps.
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ESET Russia. (May 29, 2020). Share of Russians who encountered cyber threats during the self-isolation period in spring 2020, by instrument used to spread the attack [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1192660/platforms-used-for-cyber-attacks-in-russia-during-covid-19/
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