India Faces 265 Million Cyber Attacks in a Year, Reveals Seqrite Cyber Threat Report 2026

Seqrite’s latest report outlines major malware trends, top affected regions, and introduces new ransomware and digital risk protection services

In one of the most comprehensive analyses of India’s cyber landscape to date, Seqrite, the enterprise arm of Quick Heal Technologies, has released the India Cyber Threat Report 2026. Compiled by Seqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis centre, the report reveals over 265 million cyber threat detections between October 2024 and September 2025. This translates to more than 727,000 detections every day or 505 every minute.
Trojans and File Infectors accounted for nearly 70 percent of all attacks, with 88.4 million and 71.1 million detections respectively. Ransomware activity peaked in January 2025 with over 113,000 detections and 185 incidents, while cryptojacking reached 6.5 million cases. More than 9.2 million network-based exploit scans were recorded, frequently targeting vulnerable platforms such as WordPress plugins, Apache Tomcat, and SysAid.

The most affected states included Maharashtra with 36.1 million detections, Gujarat with 24.1 million, and Delhi with 15.4 million. Cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, and Kolkata emerged as top targets. From an industry standpoint, the Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing sectors made up 47 percent of total detections, driven by high criticality and relatively limited cybersecurity resources.
To support enterprises facing this increasingly hostile digital environment, Seqrite has launched two new enterprise-grade services:

Ransomware Recovery as a Service (RRaaS): A specialized recovery offering combining expert-led cryptanalysis, forensic tools, and secure workflows to help organizations restore encrypted files safely without paying a ransom. The solution ensures business continuity through validated restoration free from reinfection risks.
Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS): A machine learning-powered SaaS platform designed to detect, monitor, and neutralize digital threats beyond the firewall. DRPS enables enterprises to safeguard brand reputation, track domain spoofing, identify fake accounts, and scan the dark web for potential risks. It also offers automated reporting and a dedicated war room for rapid takedown support and legal escalation.

According to Seqrite’s India Cybersecurity Preparedness 2026 Survey, the country recorded strong adoption of advanced malware protection and backup readiness. However, gaps persist in incident response protocols, asset hygiene, and secure configuration practices. With an average maturity score of 6.37 out of 10, India’s overall preparedness remains uneven.
Dr. Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., said,
“India’s cybersecurity posture is facing immense pressure. Our report aims to help policymakers and enterprises understand the evolving threat landscape and respond more proactively. With the addition of Seqrite DRPS and RRaaS, we are transforming how businesses respond to ransomware and digital risk, giving them the tools to stay ahead of modern attacks.”

The 2026 report also includes forward-looking predictions and sector-specific insights. It features guidance on strengthening identity-centric defenses, adopting AI-driven threat mitigation, deploying automated patching systems, and building resilience through collaboration and training. Seqrite reports that 14 of its 20 predictions from last year have already come true.
As India continues its digital expansion, the rising threat from cybercriminal syndicates, state-aligned actors, and hybrid attacks remains a serious concern. Campaigns like Operation Sindoor highlight the need for integrated security strategies across the public and private sectors.
To access the full India Cyber Threat Report 2026 and learn more about Seqrite’s new services, visit the company’s website.

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