India most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks with 28% of all attacks, finds global report
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks with 28% of all attacks, finds global report

Firstpost  

India accounted for 28% of global mobile malware attacks out of over 20 billion mobile threat transactions made between June 2023 and May 2024. The 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report, published on Tuesday, analysed a staggering 20 billion mobile threat transactions between June 2023 and May 2024, revealing that India accounted for 28 per cent of global mobile malware attacks. In the Asia-Pacific region, India has become the focal point of mobile malware attacks, accounting for 66.5 per cent of such incidents. India improves in mitigating outbound threats While India has faced an alarming rise in mobile malware attacks, it has made progress in mitigating outbound cyber threats.

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As ransomware attacks surge, India accounts for over half the hits in 2024: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

As ransomware attacks surge, India accounts for over half the hits in 2024: Report

The Hindu  

Global organisations and nation states are grappling with a significant rise in ransomware attacks, driven by both established groups and emerging threats, per a report by Check Point. Globally, business services sector remained the most targeted, enduring 451 attacks, followed by retail and manufacturing, which saw a notable increase with 201 incidents in the last quarter of 2024, the report …

India tops global list for mobile malware attacks; banking systems particularly vulnerable
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India tops global list for mobile malware attacks; banking systems particularly vulnerable

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report. "India has become the top global target for mobile malware attacks, accounting for 28 percent of the total, surpassing the United States and Canada. This …

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study
5 months ago

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

The Hindu  

Cyberattacks on India are projected to rise significantly in the coming years, with the country facing a substantial threat from adversaries aiming to destabilize its growth. The country's rise as a global power is being threatened by a steady, well-coordinated effort from adversaries aiming to destabilise its growth.

India sees 11 percent rise in malware, 22 pc jump in ransomware attacks: Report
7 months, 4 weeks ago

India sees 11 percent rise in malware, 22 pc jump in ransomware attacks: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Malware attacks in India rose by 11 per cent while ransomware cyber attacks jumped by 22 per cent in 2024, reflecting the escalating nature of cyber threats for businesses, a report by SonicWall said.Malware attacks rose by 11 per cent to 13,44,566 in 2024 from 12,13,528 in 2023, the 2024 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report said. While ransomware …

‘India witnessed nearly 600 cases of cyberattacks during first half of 2024’
8 months ago

‘India witnessed nearly 600 cases of cyberattacks during first half of 2024’

The Hindu  

India experienced 593 cases of cyberattacks during the first half of the year, with education, government and technology sectors emerging as primary targets, according to India Breach Report by FalconFeeds, a product of the Kerala-based cybersecurity firm Technisanct. “This evolving cyber threat landscape in the nation, particularly within critical sectors like government and education, is a stark reminder that it …

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’

Hindustan Times  

Apple issued warnings to some iPhone users in India that their device could become a likely target of Pegasus-like “mercenary spyware attack”. Apple warned some iPhone users in India of possible spyware attack. Apple also informed targeted iPhone users that attacks possibly “cost millions of dollars and are individually deployed against a very small number of people, but the targeting …

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening

India TV News  

The tech giant Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including India, regarding a potential new mercenary spyware attack similar to 'Pegasus'. According to the Apple warning, they have detected that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." …

1 Out Of 4 People In India Have Faced Cyber Threats Up To March 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

1 Out Of 4 People In India Have Faced Cyber Threats Up To March 2024

News 18  

Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter this year, as malware continues to be a major cyber threat, a report showed on Friday. In the quarterly data released by global security company Kaspersky, 22.9 percent of web users in the country were attacked by web-borne threats. “File-less malware is being seen as the most dangerous …

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The iPhone maker, Apple, has sent threat notifications to some users in India and 91 other countries, warning them of potential attacks by mercenary spyware. “Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously… Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from …

Apple's Spyware Alert for Some Users in India, 91 Other Nations Follows CERT-In's Query to Tech Giant
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's Spyware Alert for Some Users in India, 91 Other Nations Follows CERT-In's Query to Tech Giant

News 18  

The recent threat notification alert from Apple to some users was a result of ministry of electronics and information technology wing CERT-In writing to the company on April 10 to inform its users if any new vulnerabilities had been found in its products, government sources told News18 on Thursday. They added that the government body also asked Apple on April …

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know
11 months, 4 weeks ago

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Android users in India have got a new security alert from the nodal security agency of the Indian government which affects millions of Android phones in the country. Android Versions Affected By New Security Risk The note also mentions the Android versions that are affected by the security risk: – Android 12 – Android 12L – Android 13 – Android …

Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report
1 year ago

Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report

India TV News  

Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report A new report surfaced which showcased that human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, with around 34 per cent of enterprises pinpointing this as the root cause for cyber attacks and ransomware. According to the report, 11 per cent of respondents accepted that they fell victim to a ransomware attack …

Kaspersky says blocked over 74 million local threats in India last year
1 year, 1 month ago

Kaspersky says blocked over 74 million local threats in India last year

Hindustan Times  

These statistics represent the malicious programmes found directly on users' computers or removable media connected to them or that initially made their way onto the computer in non-open form. HT Image According to the latest report of Kaspersky, 34 per cent of users in India were targeted by local threats in the year 2023. "Kaspersky products detected and blocked 74,385,324 …

Securing India’s Digital Future: Cybersecurity Urgency and Opportunities
1 year, 1 month ago

Securing India’s Digital Future: Cybersecurity Urgency and Opportunities

The Diplomat  

In an era dominated by digital advancements and technological reliance, cybersecurity has become increasingly crucial for nations across the globe. A recent analysis shows a significant surge of 278 percent in state- According to the 2023 India Threat Landscape Report published by Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm located in Singapore, India is the primary target of cyber assaults worldwide, accounting for …

India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly the highest on the list of targeted countries for cybercrime. The new report Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm it was reported that India had been the most targeted country in 2022, as the cyber attacks on government agencies grew by more than doubled. Later, in the second half of 2022, there were around 95 per cent more cyberattacks …

India among top targets for cyber attacks
1 year, 5 months ago

India among top targets for cyber attacks

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India, the country with the second most cyber attacks during the 2022, is now in fifth position, with Europe climbing to the second highest with 14 percent of attacks. Attacks increase in the United States putting it top on the table in terms of different forms of cyber attacks, revealed the Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2023. India also remains …

Malware attack alert! Indian government issues advisory for new malware affecting Android users in India. Details here
1 year, 6 months ago

Malware attack alert! Indian government issues advisory for new malware affecting Android users in India. Details here

Live Mint  

The Indian government has notified about an open-source Remote Access Trojan called DogeRAT that is targeting Indian Android users as part of a sophisticated malware campaign. According to the advisory, dated 30 “The malware is distributed via social media and messaging platforms under guise of legitimate applications like Opera Mini, OpenAl Chat GPT and premium versions of Youtube, Netflix and …

Indian Govt Warns Android Users About Dangerous Malware: All Details
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Govt Warns Android Users About Dangerous Malware: All Details

News 18  

The Indian government has sent out an advisory that warns about the threat posed by malware called DogeRAT for millions of Android users in the country. The warning also mentions that the malware is being circulated by the hackers through fake version of apps like ChatGPT, Opera Mini browser and even the YouTube premium version, which technically does not exist. …

Indian Government issues warning about DogeRAT malware targeting android users
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Government issues warning about DogeRAT malware targeting android users

India TV News  

Indian Government issues warning about DogeRAT malware targeting android users While the source of this threat remains unknown, the advisory highlights a recent incident where cybercriminals used Telegram to distribute fake versions of popular apps like ChatGPT, Instagram, Opera Mini, and YouTube. In a recent advisory, the Indian government has raised concerns about a dangerous malware threat targeting Android users …

India faces 3rd most cyber threats: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India faces 3rd most cyber threats: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India was ranked the third-worst country, following the USA and Brazil, for cybersecurity risk events in the first half of 2023, according to an international report. According to Trend Micro’s 2023 mid-year cybersecurity threat report ‘Stepping Ahead of Risk’, India, USA and Brazil logged the most risks in the manufacturing, healthcare and technology industries, as per the Attack Surface …

Cloud Malware Delivery Skyrockets in India, Exposing Organizations to Cyber Threats
1 year, 9 months ago

Cloud Malware Delivery Skyrockets in India, Exposing Organizations to Cyber Threats

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A research by Netskope, a leader in the secure access service edge space, found attackers leveraging ‘strong cloud adoption’ to deliver malware to Indian workers and organisations via popular cloud applications. "Attackers are always finding new ways to target Indian organisations, leveraging new tools and technologies such as cloud applications or generative AI tools, and our aim is to …

India Saw 53% Increase In Ransomware Attacks In 2022; IT And ITeS Worst Hit: CERT-In
1 year, 11 months ago

India Saw 53% Increase In Ransomware Attacks In 2022; IT And ITeS Worst Hit: CERT-In

News 18  

India saw a 53 per cent increase in ransomware incidents in 2022 and IT and ITeS was the majorly impacted sector followed by finance and manufacturing, India’s national cyber agency CERT-In has said in its latest report. Ransomware players targeted critical infrastructure organisations and disrupted critical services in order to pressurise and extract ransom payments in 2022, according to the …

Iran groups expose vulnerability of Indian cyber infra
2 years ago

Iran groups expose vulnerability of Indian cyber infra

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India accounts for five per cent of the global attacks on critical infrastructure by Iranian groups, which are becoming increasingly aggressive while targeting critical and non-critical infrastructures, according to the Microsoft Digital Defence Report-2022 which was released on March 21. According to the report, India suffered 23 per cent distributed denial of services attacks — where fake traffic overwhelms …

India ranks second in cybersecurity breaches in 2022, 20% of data stolen globally was from India
2 years ago

India ranks second in cybersecurity breaches in 2022, 20% of data stolen globally was from India

Firstpost  

India has had a precarious relationship with cybersecurity, not just when it comes to personal devices, but professional networks as well. India accounted for 20 per cent of the total records or data points exposed worldwide. Of the 1,335 breaches analysed globally, 143 breaches occurred in Asia Pacific and Japan, resulting in a whopping 68 per cent of total records …

20% of surveyed breach data incidents traced back to India, says report
2 years ago

20% of surveyed breach data incidents traced back to India, says report

The Hindu  

A study of 1,335 breach data incidents that were made public from November 2021 to October 2022 revealed that 20% of the total exposed records could be traced to India, as per a report by the exposure management company Tenable. 143 of 1,335 global breaches took place in the Asia Pacific region and Japan, while India made up around 20% …

Why India faces more than 300 million malware attacks daily? Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Why India faces more than 300 million malware attacks daily? Report

India TV News  

In the recent report, it was stated that India records a total virus count of 37,697,022, which is around 4,18,000 viruses per day in the fourth quarter of 2022. As per the cybersecurity company named Fortinet, India is the country, which alone accounted for 5.81 per cent of the global virus count deducted in the last year's last quarter. Vishak …

India Witnessed Highest Number Of Cyberattacks In Asia In 2022: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

India Witnessed Highest Number Of Cyberattacks In Asia In 2022: Report

ABP News  

India witnessed the highest number of cyberattacks in Asia in 2022, according to a recent report by cyber-secuirty firm CloudSEK. Cases of cyberattacks and hackings grew by 24.3 per cent in India in 2022, the Global Threat Landscape Report 2021-2022 said. The region accounted for 20.4 per cent of all cyberattacks in 2021 and 24.1 percent of all the major …

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?
3 years ago

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?

Business Standard  

According to business and consumer data company Statista, in the financial year 2021, over 3.8 thousand government services in India were provided over the internet. The government’s ongoing Digital India push and the Reserve Bank’s planned Central Bank Digital Currency may only add to the list of vulnerabilities. According to the Computer Emergency Response Team data, India witnessed a three-fold …

Hackers from Iran target global giants via Indian IT firms
3 years, 4 months ago

Hackers from Iran target global giants via Indian IT firms

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Microsoft has warned that Iranian hackers are increasingly targeting software services companies in India in a bid to access the networks of their customers. “As India and other nations rise as major IT services hubs, more nation state actors follow the supply chain to target these providers’ public and private sector customers around the world matching nation-state interests," …

2022 to see large scale data breaches, malware on mobile phone to grow
3 years, 5 months ago

2022 to see large scale data breaches, malware on mobile phone to grow

Business Standard  

Data breaches and cyber attacks are expected to grow to large scale with the adoption of digitisation by both businesses as well as consumers, Israel-based cyber security firm Check Point said on Tuesday. "Going into 2022 we will see an increase in data breaches that will be on a larger scale. This was a record, and we can expect ransom …

1 in 3 Indian PC home users at high risk of cyber attack
3 years, 7 months ago

1 in 3 Indian PC home users at high risk of cyber attack

India TV News  

1 in 3 Indian PC home users at high risk of cyber attack Nearly one third of PC home users in India are at high risk of cyber attacks, according to a report by digital security and privacy provider Avast. Nearly one third of PC home users in India are at high risk of cyber attacks, according to a report …

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton
3 years, 11 months ago

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton

News 18  

Indians are among the most targeted user groups in the world in terms of cyber threats, and the Norton Cyber Safety Insights report, 2021, has further elucidated exactly how. While this may not be a big surprise, the numbers are far more emphatic when put in context – Norton claims as per its survey that 45 percent of adult Indian …

Almost 300% rise in cyber attacks in India in 2020, govt tells Parliament
4 years ago

Almost 300% rise in cyber attacks in India in 2020, govt tells Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Cyber attacks amid the Covid-19 pandemic rose by almost 300% last year in the country to reach 1,158,208 compared to 394,499 in 2019, the Union home ministry told Parliament on Tuesday, citing the data from Computer Emergency Response Team. government has empanelled security auditing organisations to support and audit implementation of information security best practices.” Reddy said the government has …

IT firms in India encounter third highest number of malware attacks in the world: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

IT firms in India encounter third highest number of malware attacks in the world: Report

Firstpost  

India encountered the third-highest number of malware attacks after the US and Japan. As per the report, India encountered the third-highest number of malware attacks after the US and Japan and 1,168 malware detections were encountered per 1,000 clients in a month. Furthermore, the report revealed that maze ransomware detections were reported at 7.8 percent in the third quarter of …

India among one of the most Ransomware attacked nations: Report
5 years, 3 months ago

India among one of the most Ransomware attacked nations: Report

India TV News  

In recent years, the ransomware attack has become one of the major hacks in the corporate sector. India was attacked by all three groups of ransomware -- 5.84 per cent by Ryuk, 0.80 per cent by Purga and 10.10 per cent by Stop. Purga malware has been known since 2016, yet only recently municipalities have been discovered to fall victims …

Smartphones hotspots of cyberattacks in India: Check Point
5 years, 4 months ago

Smartphones hotspots of cyberattacks in India: Check Point

The Quint  

By Gokul Bhagabati New Delhi, Dec 1 If you thought only large critical infrastructure and big corporations would always bear the brunt of the rise in cyberattacks, you could not be further from the truth. There are protections available and a lot of companies are starting to look into various options, but smartphones, for both the attack side and the …

India sees dramatic rise in cyber attacks post-Kashmir decision
5 years, 7 months ago

India sees dramatic rise in cyber attacks post-Kashmir decision

Live Mint  

There has been a rise in cyber attacks on Indian institutions after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A and the country needs to be extra careful when it comes to the security of websites and critical infrastructure, Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky said on Monday. According to our Cyberthreat World-time Map, India is currently the 7th most attacked country …

Why India's trojan menace will only increase
5 years, 11 months ago

Why India's trojan menace will only increase

Live Mint  

Bengaluru/New Delhi: On Tuesday, Indian IT service company Wipro Ltd. confirmed reports about a phishing attack on its IT systems even as it hired an independent forensic firm to assist with the investigation. India is no exception cybersecurity continues to be a major issue in India with 76% organizations hit by online attacks in the last year, as compared to …

India witnesses over 4.36 lakh cyberattacks from Russia, US, others in Jan-Jun: F-Secure
6 years, 4 months ago

India witnesses over 4.36 lakh cyberattacks from Russia, US, others in Jan-Jun: F-Secure

India TV News  

Russia, the US, China and the Netherlands were the top countries from where cybercriminals attacked users in India, with over 6.95 lakh such incidents between January-June 2018, according to cyber-security firm F-Secure. The report said the top five source countries that targeted India included Russia, followed by the US, China, the Netherlands and Germany - totalling 4,36,090 attacks. The report …

India ranked 12th worldwide in web-borne threats, says Kaspersky Lab report
6 years, 4 months ago

India ranked 12th worldwide in web-borne threats, says Kaspersky Lab report

India TV News  

India is ranked 12th worldwide when it comes to the threats associated with the surfing web, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab. The Kaspersky Lab products detected a whopping 48,093,743 Internet-borne malware incidents on the computers of KSN participants in India. "Protection against such attacks requires an Internet Security class solution capable of detecting threats …

Centre seeks to up the ante against cybercrimes; key steps include creating dedicated IT cadre, bringing in domain experts
6 years, 5 months ago

Centre seeks to up the ante against cybercrimes; key steps include creating dedicated IT cadre, bringing in domain experts

Firstpost  

It is interesting to note that India has 120 crore telephone subscribers, 42 crore Internet subscribers, 28 crore mobile internet users and is ranked at the 23rd position out of 165 nations in Global Cybersecurity Index 2017 of the United Nations. “There are suggestions that we must use economic and market strength to force foreign-based communication application companies to comply …

India to Spend More on AI-Based Tools to Secure Cyberspace: Cisco
7 years, 1 month ago

India to Spend More on AI-Based Tools to Secure Cyberspace: Cisco

News 18  

As the scope for cyber breaches continues to expand with the increase in encrypted web traffic volume and supply chain attacks, security professionals in India will spend more on tools that use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to fight malware attacks, said a Cisco report on Wednesday. Applying these tools can help enhance network security defences and, over time, “learn" …

Malwares maul mobiles
7 years, 2 months ago

Malwares maul mobiles

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With banking activities moving to digital platforms and mobile devices, various studies done by Computer Emergency Response Team and other organisations called for an increased awareness on digital security. The users must also avoid visiting obscure and suspicious links,” said additional DCP Hyderabad cyber crimes K.C.S. Cyber security expert Sailesh Kumar said netizens should consider blocking legacy protocols on …

India ranks seventh on the list of target countries for web application attacks globally in the third quarter of 2018
7 years, 4 months ago

India ranks seventh on the list of target countries for web application attacks globally in the third quarter of 2018

Firstpost  

India saw a drop from the fifth spot in the second quarter to being seventh as the number of attacks also grew significantly. With the digitisation drive gaining momentum, India has been ranked seventh on the list of target countries for Web Application Attacks globally in the third quarter this year, indicating an urgent need to beef up application and …

India tops the list in ransomware cyberattack on Android, Linux and MacOS
7 years, 4 months ago

India tops the list in ransomware cyberattack on Android, Linux and MacOS

Firstpost  

One reason they believe ransomware on Android is taking off is because it’s an easy way for cybercriminals to make money instead of stealing contacts and SMS, popping ups ads or bank phishing which requires sophisticated hacking techniques. India is among the top seven countries for ransomware circulation as cyberattacks on not just Windows but on Android, Linux and MacOS …

India, 5th most vulnerable to cyber attacks
7 years, 6 months ago

India, 5th most vulnerable to cyber attacks

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: India has been ranked fifth most vulnerable country in terms of cyber security breaches in the world in 2016, after the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia by Symantec’s Internet cyber Security Threat Report of 2017. According to the report the US was at the top of the list for “both the number of breaches by country and …

Digital drive puts India at greater cyber attack risk: Russian firm Kaspersky
7 years, 8 months ago

Digital drive puts India at greater cyber attack risk: Russian firm Kaspersky

Firstpost  

India and other South Asian countries are now on the radar of cyber attackers, said experts, adding that the government and corporates need to procure state-of-the-art, New Age security solutions to thwart their plans. Singapore: India’s growing economy and digital push have caught the attention of hackers and an increasing wave of cyber attacks could soon badly impact the country, …

A recent Akamai report puts India on second spot for source of web app attacks in Asia Pacific region
7 years, 10 months ago

A recent Akamai report puts India on second spot for source of web app attacks in Asia Pacific region

Firstpost  

According to the report, the US is the top source country for web application attacks, showing a significant year-over-year increase. India is at the second spot on the list of ‘Global Web Application Attack Source Countries’ in the Asia Pacific region and 12th globally, a new report said on Wednesday, adding that the country is eighth when it comes to …

Ransomware emerges as biggest global cybersecurity threat after WannaCry attack
7 years, 10 months ago

Ransomware emerges as biggest global cybersecurity threat after WannaCry attack

Firstpost  

India alone faces 4 per cent of the total ransomware attacks while the US is most affected, with 34 per cent of the ransomware attacks globally. According to Norton by Symantec, one of the global leaders in cyber security software, there was a 36 per cent increase in the ransomware attacks in 2016 and the ransomware families have grown three …

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