Security Measures Tighten: Rutube Repels 1.4 Billion Cyberattacks in 2025
*In 2025, Russia’s video platform Rutube recorded more than 1.4 billion cyberattacks targeting its network infrastructure. One of the most powerful attacks peaked at 1.5 Tbps. The platform’s defenses were provided by a security system built on solutions developed by the Russian cybersecurity company Garda.*
Rising Investment in IT Security
The 1.4 billion intrusion attempts logged over the year point to a sharp increase in pressure from threat actors targeting the Russian video platform. The incident highlights the broader escalation of cyber threats and underscores the urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity protections for domestic internet services, particularly to maintain user trust. This case illustrates the growing importance of sustained investment in IT security and may accelerate the introduction of new regulations aimed at protecting critical digital infrastructure.
While the attacks targeted a Russian service, the trend toward large-scale cyber offensives is global. Major international platforms also report hundreds of millions of cyber threats each year, reinforcing evidence of an ongoing escalation in what many experts describe as a global cyber conflict.
Strengthening Defensive Capabilities
Although cyberattacks on Rutube do not directly affect the export potential of Russian IT products, they play a meaningful role in shaping the domestic cybersecurity market. High-profile incidents of this scale generate demand for locally developed security solutions, potentially stimulating the export of Russian cybersecurity products. Public disclosure of such attacks can also increase interest in Russian defensive technologies among countries facing similar cyber threat environments.
Domestically, the incident reinforces the need to strengthen protections across Russia’s internet ecosystem. This, in turn, could lead to tighter cybersecurity requirements for state-owned enterprises and major online platforms deemed critical to public services.
A Global Cybersecurity Trend
According to data from RED Security SOC, more than 42,000 cyberattacks were detected between July and September 2025, representing a 73% increase compared with the same period in 2024. The primary targets were telecommunications, IT companies and the financial sector. In the first half of 2025, the most common methods behind successful attacks included malware deployment (63%), social engineering (50%) and exploitation of software vulnerabilities (31%). Experts forecast that in 2026, the total number of cyberattacks could rise by 30–35% compared with 2025 levels.
During the first half of 2025 alone, Russian government agencies and companies were targeted by 95 distinct hacking groups, nearly 2.5 times more than the year before. Two-thirds of all attacks were directed at critical infrastructure facilities. In 2026, analysts expect further growth in targeted attacks against businesses and critical infrastructure, increasing sophistication of attacker techniques, and a shift in cybersecurity priorities toward data protection and the so-called human factor.
Between 2023 and 2024, large-scale DDoS attacks on major internet resources caused temporary service outages. In late 2023, Sberbank CEO German Gref disclosed details of the largest DDoS attack ever launched against the bank, in which hackers attempted to overwhelm its IT infrastructure by sending one million requests per second. In October 2024, Russia’s State Automated System “Justice” was also subjected to an unauthorized cyberattack.
Similar incidents have been recorded internationally, underscoring the global nature of the challenge. In 2024, the average number of devices participating in botnets quadrupled year over year, according to analysts at StormWall. Japan-based cybersecurity firm Trend Micro reported large-scale DDoS attacks beginning in late 2024, carried out via botnets composed of compromised IoT devices. Targets included major Japanese corporations and banks, as well as organizations in North America and Europe.
Tougher Standards Ahead
By the end of 2025, Rutube faced an unprecedented level of cyber threats, underscoring the critical importance of investing in information security infrastructure, especially for digital platforms serving mass audiences.
Looking ahead, stricter legislation and cybersecurity standards are expected to emerge across Russia. This is likely to drive further demand for domestically developed infrastructure protection solutions. Experts also anticipate a growing number of public case studies and disclosures related to cyberattacks, contributing to broader awareness of evolving cyber risks.
