Bengaluru — India is witnessing a sharp rise in cyberattacks, reflecting a growing challenge to the security of its government, corporate, and individual digital infrastructure. According to a recent report, cyberattacks in the country have surged 15 per cent compared to last year.
From January to June 2025, an average of 4.1 million attacks targeted critical sectors, including insurance, banking, financial services, and healthcare. While India was the primary target, a significant number of attacks originated from the United States, France, Singapore, and Germany. In total, 4.26 billion attacks were successfully blocked, leveraging artificial intelligence and other advanced threat-detection technologies.
Sector-Wise Impact of Cyberattacks
Insurance:
Insurance companies have become a prime target due to the sensitive nature of customer data. Overall attacks rose 30 per cent, while DDoS attacks increased by 350 per cent, and attacks exploiting system vulnerabilities grew tenfold.
API Security:
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) remain the most vulnerable avenue. With sensitive data and third-party connections at stake, attacks on APIs have grown 126 per cent, and DDoS attacks on these interfaces surged 388 per cent.
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Sector Overall Attacks Key Trends and Impacts
- Industry & Manufacturing +31%; DDoS attacks +427% Attacks exploiting employee accounts increased 45%. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting factory digital systems, supply chains, and production processes.
- Banking & Finance +14% Employee-targeted attacks rose 46%. DDoS attacks during peak operations increased 172%, affecting political and operational systems as well.
- Small Businesses Website attacks +202%; Cloud attacks +74x DDoS attacks on APIs increased 121x. Small businesses have become easy targets for cybercriminals.
- Healthcare +247% Persistent threats to hospitals and health portals put patient data and services at risk.
- Retail & E-commerce DDoS attacks +420% Employee-targeted attacks increased 127%. Fraudulent card transactions and credential theft rose sharply, with online shopping platforms considered the easiest target.
Expert Insights
Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer, Professor Triveni Singh, emphasized the strategic and national implications of the trend:
“Cybercrime in India is no longer just a technical challenge—it is a question of national security and economic stability. With digital transactions and cloud-based services increasing rapidly, attacks have surged across sectors like insurance, banking, and healthcare. Breaches not only lead to financial losses but also erode public trust. The 4.26 billion blocked attacks and the use of AI to prevent breaches indicate that technology can help, but continuous monitoring, trained staff, and robust cyber policies are essential to ensure real security. For a rapidly digitizing economy like India, international cooperation is also indispensable.”
Conclusion
The surge in cyberattacks underscores that every sector—insurance, banking, healthcare, industry, and e-commerce—must remain vigilant. While AI and advanced security tools play a critical role in blocking attacks, experts stress that proactive monitoring, employee training, and system updates remain the most effective defenses.
As India’s digital economy and online services continue to expand, cybercriminal activity is likely to grow in tandem. The key takeaway is clear: cybersecurity is not merely a technical issue—it demands a strategic, comprehensive, and collaborative approach.
