In 2024, India was identified as the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks, with 95 entities affected by data theft, according to a report by cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK. This placed India behind the United States in terms of cyber threats. Key sectors impacted included finance, banking, and government, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The rise in cyberattacks was noted to include various forms of threats such as ransomware and AI-powered attacks, with experts predicting that these challenges will continue to evolve in 2025. Reports indicate a surge in ransomware incidents specifically targeting India's critical sectors throughout the past year.