Indian Organisations Targeted 2146 Times Per Week, Double The Global Average
The cyber threat landscape has witnessed an alarming surge in cyberattacks, with Indian organisations being targeted at an unprecedented rate, according to a cybersecurity report. The report reveals that Indian organisations are facing an average of 2,146 cyberattacks per week, which is double the global average of 1,239 attacks per organization.
The report further sheds light on the industries most affected by these cyberattacks in India. The healthcare sector tops the list with 4,839 attacks, followed by education and research with 3,532 attacks. Government and military organisations have also been heavily targeted, facing 3,017 attacks, while the insurance and legal sector witnessed 2,523 attacks.
Globally, the second quarter of 2023 saw an 8 per cent increase in weekly cyberattacks, with organisations facing an average of 1,258 attacks per week. The education and research sector experienced the highest number of attacks per week, indicating a concerning trend. Shockingly, one out of every 44 organisations worldwide faced a ransomware attack every week.
The Check Point Research report highlighted that Africa and the Asia-Pacific region have faced the highest year-on-year increase in weekly attacks per organisation. In Africa, the average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation reached 2,164, reflecting a significant 23 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2022. Similarly, the Asia-Pacific region witnessed a substantial 22 per cent increase, with an average of 2,046 attacks per organisation per week.
Ransomware attacks have also been a major concern, with cybercriminals targeting government and military organisations the most. In the second quarter of 2023, one out of every 25 organisations in this sector experienced a ransomware attack. The healthcare sector followed closely behind, with one out of every 27 organisations falling victim to ransomware. The education and research industry also faced significant threats, with one out of every 31 organisations affected.
