Surge in Brute-Force Cyberattacks Originating from the Middle East (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 88% of Q1 brute-force traffic originated from the Middle East.
• Automated credential-stuffing remains a critical vector for systemic compromise.
• European firms advised to mandate multi-factor authentication (MFA) protocols.

"Security firm Barracuda reports a massive concentration of brute-force cyberattacks during Q1 2026, with 88% of identified attempts traced back to the Middle East. This trend highlights increasing vulnerabilities in credential-based access and necessitates enhanced security posture for European enterprises and digital infrastructure."