Kaspersky Lab reported that its cybersecurity solutions blocked more than 126 million cyber threats on Russian users’ devices in 2023, a figure disclosed in a press release reviewed by socialbites.ca. The data highlight the persistent scale of online threats facing the region and underscore the importance of proactive defense measures. While the numbers are large, they also reflect varying risk levels across different user groups and device types.
The communication notes that about 45.43% of Russian users faced potential exposure to attack vectors within the year. To address this risk, Kaspersky Lab advocates a shift away from traditional laptops and desktop PCs toward cyber-immune thin clients. These devices are compact enterprise computers designed so that the operating system and core services run on a central server, with user workstations relying on remote resources for applications and data. This configuration can reduce the attack surface and simplify centralized security management.
Cyber-immune thin clients offer advantages in energy efficiency and maintenance costs compared with conventional computers. Their smaller physical footprint, combined with the simplicity of operation—requiring only a keyboard, mouse, and monitor—makes them attractive for organizations that must balance security, efficiency, and space. Government bodies, commercial enterprises, and educational institutions are among the segments already exploring or adopting these devices to support secure workflows and controlled IT environments.
Viktor Ivanovsky, head of business development for KasperskyOS, explained that thin clients running traditional operating systems remain vulnerable to rapid hacking and surveillance tools that can expose confidential data and threaten corporate infrastructure. He suggested that future growth in thin client technology should be driven by cyber immunity. He added that attacks on cyber-immune devices tend to be ineffective and can fail to disrupt operations even in aggressive security scenarios. This view positions cyber-immunity as a central pillar in the ongoing evolution of enterprise IT security.
Earlier warnings about security gaps also highlighted potential threats to crypto assets tied to personal devices. In one notable case, a malware variant associated with Apple devices drew attention for targeting Russian users and stealing crypto wallets, underscoring the broader imperative for robust protection across platforms and device classes. [Source: Kaspersky Lab press release]