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Surge in Cyber Threats: Insights from DNSFilter's 2026 Report

In an era where digital interconnectedness continues to evolve, cybersecurity has become an ever-present concern for individuals and organizations alike. A recent report released by DNSFilter reveals some alarming data that reflects this mounting threat.

The 2026 Annual Security Report highlights a staggering 30% increase in the volume of threats encountered by users every day. As a leading player in cybersecurity solutions, DNSFilter processes over 200 billion DNS queries annually and successfully blocks around 7% of all internet traffic dedicated to harmful attempts. This includes phishing and malware that, without these protective measures, would be executed upon unsuspecting users.

User Experiences with Rising Threats

According to DNSFilter's findings, average internet users are now facing about 66 threats daily, a sharp rise from 29 just a year ago. This surge in threats has largely been correlated with the influx of new malicious domains flooding the internet. These new domains comprise over 65% of unique threats, indicating that cyber adversaries are creating these sites at breakneck speed. Their strategies appear to focus on rapid deployment and short life cycles, allowing them to effectively evade detection and shutdowns.

The continual evolution of cybercriminal tactics has left security professionals on high alert. For example, the report noted a dramatic change in the pattern of malicious site names. Attackers have shifted from broadly used GenAI terms to very specific keywords associated with brand names like