India saw 265 million cyberattacks in 2025: Report
India saw a massive spike in cyberattacks last year: 265 million incidents were detected across eight million devices, according to Seqrite's latest Cyber Threat Report.
Most attacks involved Trojans and infectors (about 70%), though ransomware was also noted; specific figures for cryptojacking or network hacks are not provided.
Ransomware and cryptojacking were notable threats
Ransomware was reported as a notable threat in 2025.
Cryptojacking (where hackers use your device to mine crypto) was observed, while network exploits against web platforms were also reported.
The numbers show that cybercriminals are getting smarter, and India needs stronger digital defenses.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi reported most attacks
Maharashtra reported the most attacks, followed by Gujarat and Delhi.
Mumbai, New Delhi, and Kolkata were the hardest-hit cities.
Nearly half of all detections came from education, healthcare, and manufacturing—industries often short on cybersecurity resources.
Cybersecurity talent shortage persists
India's cybersecurity market is booming, but there's a significant talent shortage.
Some roles are especially hard to fill.
Need for improved cybersecurity preparedness
With gaps in incident response and digital hygiene still common (average maturity score: just over six-tenths), organizations (especially those handling sensitive data) are vulnerable.
The takeaway? India needs improved cybersecurity preparedness, coordination and resources to keep up with evolving threats online.