India Becomes Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyber Attacks in 2024

In a startling revelation, India has been ranked as the second most targeted country for cyber attacks globally in 2024. This alarming statistic, reported by cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK, underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across the nation.

  • 95 Indian organizations fell victim to data theft in 2024.
  • The finance and banking sectors were the hardest hit, with 20 victims.
  • Government and telecommunications sectors followed closely with 13 and 12 victims respectively.
  • Major data breaches included:
    - Leak of 850 million records of Indian citizens from Hi-Tek Group
    - Compromise of customer data from Star Health and Allied Insurance
    - 2TB data breach at Telecommunications Consultants India
  • 108 known ransomware incidents occurred in India during the year.
  • Lockbit emerged as the most active ransomware group, responsible for over 20 incidents.

As India continues its rapid digital transformation, the escalating cyber threats pose a significant challenge to both public and private sectors. The increasing sophistication and frequency of attacks highlight the critical need for robust cybersecurity solutions.

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