19.11.2025
Topic: “CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERCRIME PREVENTION”
Electronic services, online banking, remote work and study, online registration, online shopping and marketplaces – all this is so firmly embedded in our daily routine that sometimes it’s hard to believe how we lived without it before. The more we immerse ourselves in the world of information and communication technologies (hereinafter – ICT), the more vulnerable we become.
Cyber attacks on the information structure are one of the most significant and constantly growing threats to global security in the 21st century. Against the background of universal digitalization, this problem is not just growing, but evolving, which is influenced by the widespread use of artificial intelligence (hereinafter – AI), as attackers begin to use it to create more sophisticated malware, automate attacks, and analyze vulnerabilities.
Cyber attacks have transformed from a problem for technical specialists into one of the main strategic threats to the national, economic and public security of any country.
According to the results of a study conducted last year, Belarus ranks 3rd in the ranking of CIS countries that are most often subjected to cyber attacks.
Every fifth attack in Belarus is carried out in the public sector (22%). The industry sector is in second place (14%), and the financial sector is in third place (11%). Many attacks also target the telecommunications sector, science and education (8%).
Every second cyberattack (57%) leads to the leakage of confidential data. They are less likely to disrupt their core business (16%) or incur direct financial losses (8%). More than half of the stolen information is personal data and trade secrets. The theft of money from bank cards and electronic wallets remains an urgent problem.
According to the data for 2024, our republic ranked 70th out of 166 countries in the NSCI (National Cyber Security Index) ranking in terms of cybersecurity, second only to Moldova, Azerbaijan and Russia among the CIS countries.
The growth and complexity of cyber threat methods require a proactive and comprehensive response.
Belarus has adopted a number of systemic measures, and the fight against cyber threats is conducted on several levels. Thus, at the state level, Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 40 “On Cybersecurity” implements a comprehensive multi-level mechanism for countering cyber attacks on government agencies and organizations, critical information infrastructure. The National Center for Cybersecurity and Response to Cyber Incidents (hereinafter – referred to as the National Center for Cybersecurity) has been established. International cooperation has been established in this area.
The necessary legal conditions have been created for the protection of personal data and the security of individuals and society when using them. The Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Personal Data Protection”, adopted in 2021, sets the boundaries that determine what information about a person can be collected and disseminated. At the same time, for the protection of personal data to be truly effective, joint efforts are needed – not only by the state, but also by citizens.
Counteraction is also carried out at the corporate level. Organizations and businesses are investing in cybersecurity and employee training.
To combat cyber threats at the individual level, it is necessary to increase the digital literacy of the population and observe basic rules of digital hygiene.
Recently, significant positive developments have taken place in the republic: joint efforts have been made to reverse the growing trend in the number of cybercrimes, the level of digital protection has increased significantly, Belarusian legislation in the field of cybersecurity, etc. demonstrates efficiency and adaptability to current challenges. It is noteworthy that our experience in combating cybercriminals is actively used in other countries.
As President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko noted, “no protection system guarantees absolute protection from cyber attacks, but we must minimize the risks.” This can be achieved when every participant in information relations and every organization takes a responsible approach to meeting cybersecurity requirements, and every person is vigilant and attentive in the event of a situation with fraudsters.
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