India faces over 3,291 cyber attacks per week, report claims

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India is under fire—digitally. A new report by Check Point Software reveals a worrying rise in cyber-attacks, with Indian organizations facing an average of 3,291 attacks every week over the last six months. That’s nearly double the global average of 1,847 attacks per week.

The report by Check Point Software mentions that the healthcare sector was hit the hardest.There were over 8600 attacks weekly in 2024. Second most hit sector was education and government sectors.

"Cyber security in 2025 is not only about protecting networks; it's about safeguarding trust in our systems and institutions. The State of Global Cyber Security 2025 highlights the rapid evolution of threats and reinforces the need for resilience in the face of persistent and complex adversaries,” said Maya Horowitz, VP of Research at Check Point Software.

As per Check Point Software report, one of the most shocking incidents took place in May 2024 when a massive breach exposed 500 GB of sensitive biometric data which included fingerprints and facial scans of people. This data, linked to police and public workers, fell into the wrong hands during election season. The breach revealed how poorly protected India’s critical systems can be.

Cybercriminals are only getting better at their game. They’re using fake videos and misinformation to give rise to chaotic situations, steal money, and even meddle in elections. The report further added that personal devices used for work are becoming easy targets, and outdated systems only make things worse.

So what can be done to curb this? Experts say businesses and governments need to act fast. They suggest securing personal devices, updating systems regularly, and strengthening weak spots like routers and internet connections.