Do You Know How Many Cyberattacks Happen in India Every Day?

In today’s digital age, cyber attacks are no longer random or isolated – they have become a daily danger. But the real question is, how many such  attacks are there in India?

Daily Threat: Alarming Statistics

• In 2022, India suffered about 1.4 million cyber attacks – this is an average of 4,000 attacks per day.
• According to government reports, the rate of cybercrime has increased by 500% since 2016, showing how the problem has increased.

Annual Cybercrime Snapshot – 2024

• In 2024, India filed a complaint of more than 3.6 million cyber fraud, causing financial loss of ₹ 22,845 crore.
• Cases related to fraud above ₹ 1 lakh increased from 6,699 in FY 23 to 29,082 in FY 24, with total financial losses more than ₹ 177 crore.

Latest Report – Q1 of 2025

• In the first quarter of 2025, India suffered about 10 million web threats, with millions of users at risk within just three months.
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Who is the most targeted?

• Healthcare, finance, education and government sector are among the top victims of ransomware and fishing attacks.
• Some organizations deal with over 2,000 cyber attacks per week.
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Why are these numbers important?

• Cyber criminals are widely using fake applications, social engineering, malware and phone scams.
• In early 2025, India was the most targeted country for email and malware threats, 4.7% of the world’s total malware attacks.

What can you do now?

Follow these effective tips to protect your digital life:

– Use strong and unique passwords for each account.

– Enable two-factor authentication (2fa) wherever possible.

– Avoid clicking unknown links or suspected attachments, especially in email and WhatsApp.

– Never download unauthorized or unaffected apps/files from unknown sources.

– Update your devices and applications regularly.

– Monitor your banking, social media and email accounts for suspicious activity.

– Be cautious using public Wi-Fi, especially when entering personal data.

Be safe today – because security is no longer optional, it is necessary.

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