India Under Cyber Siege: Hacktivists and APTs Lead the Charge in 2024
India has become the prime target for hacktivists in 2024, with cyberattacks as common as Bollywood dance numbers. According to Group-IB, the nation faced 12.8% of global hacktivist attacks and nearly half in Asia-Pacific. As India’s economy grows, so does the need for cybersecurity that can dance around these digital threats.
Hot Take:
India’s newfound fame as the hacktivism hotspot is like being the most popular kid in school, except everyone’s trying to steal your lunch money or deface your locker. As cybercriminals and hacktivists play whack-a-mole with India’s digital infrastructure, it’s clear that the subcontinent needs a digital fortress—complete with a moat and maybe a few dragons for good measure.
Key Points:
- India is the top target for global hacktivist attacks and regional APT threats in 2024.
- Cyber fraud against Indian citizens has surged by 51%.
- Application attacks increased by 20%, with bad bots rising by 48%.
- State-sponsored attacks are expected to increase in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions.
- Indian firms are stepping up their cybersecurity measures amidst rising threats.
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