Proxyware’s Q1 2026 Impact Report highlights measurable fraud prevention, reduced exposure to harmful content, and expanding protection across senior communities and schools. The findings show that digital harm is preventable when threats are identified and removed upstream, before reaching vulnerable populations.
Digital Harm Is Increasing. So Is the Opportunity to Stop It.
Digital crime is no longer confined to suspicious websites or bad decisions online. It is embedded in everyday experiences delivered through ads, search results, and trusted websites people use every day.
Proxyware’s Q1 2026 Impact Report provides clear, real-world evidence that this harm can be disrupted before it reaches people.
Across senior living communities and school systems, the data shows a consistent pattern: when malicious infrastructure is identified and removed upstream, exposure drops and so does real-world harm.
👉 Download the Q1 2026 Impact Report to explore the data and findings in detail.
Key Findings from Q1 2026
1. Financial Fraud Against Seniors Is PreventableIn one senior living community, Proxyware prevented $294,609 in financial losses in just 30 days. This is not theoretical modeling. It reflects:
- Blocked scam pathways
- Disrupted malware delivery
- Removal of fraudulent infrastructure before residents were exposed
2. Kids Are Exposed to Harm Through Everyday Online Activity
In school environments, Proxyware identified and removed 1,000+ harmful domains in a single month. These were not edge cases or intentional searches. Exposure occurred through:
- Ads
- Search results
- Everyday browsing
- Seemingly safe or familiar websites
- Adult content without age verification
- Grooming-related behaviors
- Scam pathways and malicious redirects
- Cloaked advertising designed to bypass safeguards
3. Trusted Websites Are a Primary Attack Vector
One of the most important shifts identified in the report is where attacks originate. Malicious activity is increasingly delivered through:
- Trusted media sites
- Recipe and how-to platforms
- News and lifestyle websites
4. Attack Sophistication Is Increasing Rapidly
The Q1 data shows:
- Backdoor attacks remain the dominant threat vector
- Scam-based attacks are growing rapidly
- Attack volume is increasing mid-quarter
- More automation
- More personalization
- Greater ability to evade traditional defenses
Digital crime is evolving faster than traditional security models can keep up.
Why This Matters
Most approaches to digital safety focus on:• Education
• Awareness
• Post-incident response
These are necessary, but they happen after exposure.
The Q1 2026 findings reinforce a different model: prevent harm before it reaches people. This matters for:
• Seniors, who face direct financial loss
• Kids, who are exposed to harmful content and exploitation pathways
• Communities, which absorb the downstream cost of digital crime
What Leaders Should Take Away
For state leaders, school systems, and community organizations, the message is straightforward:- Digital harm is not inevitable
- It is measurable
- And it can be reduced at scale