Number of cyberattacks on Czech companies and institutions increased by 4% last year to 1,699

The number of cyberattacks on companies and institutions increased by 4% year-on-year to 1,699 last year, while the reported damage from these attacks increased by 38% to 632 million crowns, police President Martin Vondrášek announced at a press conference. Over the past five years, the police have recorded over 8,100 cyberattacks on companies and institutions, with the total damage exceeding three billion crowns.

According to Mr. Vondrášek, the most frequent victims of cybercrime are non-banking companies and online stores, although schools and educational facilities also became a trend in 2024. "The most common types of attacks include hacking, i.e. attacking an information system or data, and misusing an electronic payment method," he added.