CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: India experienced a high number of cyberattacks in the first six months of 2024 with key fields like education, defence and research among the “victims.” Various government branches and the technology sector were also among the primary targets while healthcare, banking, manufacturing, and consumer services were also hit.
The six-month period witnessed 388 data breaches, 107 data leaks, 39 ransomware activities, and 59 cases of access sales or leaks. The Telegram app was a hotbed for data breaches and scams. A hub of hackers, Telegram is used as the platform to coordinate attacks and share information.
The findings were released by the ‘India Breach Report’ by FalconFeeds, a product of cybersecurity firm Technisanct. Government and public sector entities were disproportionately affected, with the Centre bearing the brunt of the attacks, it claimed.
According to the report, March and April witnessed an increase in cyber incidents. It peaked in May before dropping significantly in July. Notably, a surge in incidents of cyberattacks coincided with the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 which was held from April 19 to June 1.