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Global Attack Statistics
Data compiled from our threat intelligence network — Updated August 2026
4.3M
Attacks Blocked Daily
92%
Are Automated Bots
11 days
Avg. Plugin Patch Time
65%
Via Nulled Plugins
Attack Type Distribution
Brute Force (wp-login.php)
38%
Credential Stuffing
24%
SQL Injection
16%
XSS / Script Injection
12%
File Upload Exploitation
7%
Other / Reconnaissance
3%
Top Attack Origin Countries
| Country | % of Total Attacks | Primary Vector |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 18.4% | Credential Stuffing |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 14.2% | Brute Force |
| 🇨🇳 China | 11.7% | SQL Injection |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 6.3% | XSS Injection |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 5.8% | Botnet Proxy Traffic |
* Note: Attack origin IPs frequently use proxies & VPNs. Country attribution is approximate.
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