‘Hacktivism’ flares up in India, finds CloudSEK report

Cyberattacks targeting India have surged dramatically, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024, according to a new report by CloudSEK titled ‘2024 Hacktivist Activity Analysis’. These attacks, increasingly coordinated and politically motivated, aim to undermine trust in India’s digital infrastructure.

The report highlights that various sectors, including education, government, technology, and healthcare, have been significantly affected. Education institutions were hit hardest, accounting for 32.5% of attacks, followed by government agencies…