Security
Kaspersky said it detected and blocked over 5 million web-based cyber threats targeting Indian businesses in 2025, highlighting a growing attack surface as enterprises accelerate digital adoption.
The cybersecurity firm reported 5,031,065 incidents during the year, marking a 10% increase compared to 2024. These attacks included compromised websites, malicious downloads, and other online vectors that can lead to unauthorized access and data exposure.
Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky, said the rise in threats reflects how India’s rapid digital transformation is outpacing the ability of many organisations to secure their systems. He also pointed to the increasing role of AI in enabling more targeted and adaptive cyberattacks that are harder to detect.
The findings come alongside broader indicators of rising cyber risk in the country. India’s national cyber agency, CERT-In, handled nearly 2.94 million cyber incidents in 2025, underscoring the scale of the challenge across both public and private sectors.
Web-based threats remain one of the most persistent risks, as they exploit internet-facing systems and user interactions. These attacks can result in denial of access, unauthorized system entry, misuse of services, and exposure or manipulation of sensitive data.
Kaspersky noted that increasing connectivity—from mobile internet to IoT devices—has expanded the potential entry points for attackers, often outpacing user awareness and enterprise security maturity.
While regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity investments are evolving, readiness across organisations remains uneven. Many companies are still in early stages of implementing governance, monitoring, and response capabilities, leaving significant exposure windows.
The firm advised organisations to treat cybersecurity as a core business priority rather than a compliance requirement. Recommended measures include keeping systems updated, enforcing strong access controls such as multi-factor authentication, and investing in continuous monitoring and threat detection.
As cyber threats become more sophisticated and scalable, particularly with AI in the mix, experts warn that organisations must move faster to build resilience or risk falling behind an increasingly industrialised threat landscape.
The cybersecurity firm reported 5,031,065 incidents during the year, marking a 10% increase compared to 2024. These attacks included compromised websites, malicious downloads, and other online vectors that can lead to unauthorized access and data exposure.
Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky, said the rise in threats reflects how India’s rapid digital transformation is outpacing the ability of many organisations to secure their systems. He also pointed to the increasing role of AI in enabling more targeted and adaptive cyberattacks that are harder to detect.
The findings come alongside broader indicators of rising cyber risk in the country. India’s national cyber agency, CERT-In, handled nearly 2.94 million cyber incidents in 2025, underscoring the scale of the challenge across both public and private sectors.
Web-based threats remain one of the most persistent risks, as they exploit internet-facing systems and user interactions. These attacks can result in denial of access, unauthorized system entry, misuse of services, and exposure or manipulation of sensitive data.
Kaspersky noted that increasing connectivity—from mobile internet to IoT devices—has expanded the potential entry points for attackers, often outpacing user awareness and enterprise security maturity.
While regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity investments are evolving, readiness across organisations remains uneven. Many companies are still in early stages of implementing governance, monitoring, and response capabilities, leaving significant exposure windows.
The firm advised organisations to treat cybersecurity as a core business priority rather than a compliance requirement. Recommended measures include keeping systems updated, enforcing strong access controls such as multi-factor authentication, and investing in continuous monitoring and threat detection.
As cyber threats become more sophisticated and scalable, particularly with AI in the mix, experts warn that organisations must move faster to build resilience or risk falling behind an increasingly industrialised threat landscape.
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