Nearly 1 million ransomware detections in India in 2024, threats grow more aggressive: Report

India is in the crosshairs of a growing ransomware crisis, recording nearly 1 million incidents in just the past year. A new report by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals how cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive and creative—lying, intimidating, and even impersonating employees to extort higher payouts from companies.

And it’s not just empty threats. According to the report, one in every 595 ransomware detections in India turned into an actual incident. Cyberattacks are becoming harder to contain, especially as hackers shift away from…