Cybersecurity agency CERT-In flags spike in online threats

Amid escalating conflict between India and Pakistan over last weekend, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded out a sharp increase in cyber threats targeting businesses and government systems.The nodal cybersecurity agency under the Ministry of IT has issued a fresh set of security advisories, particularly aimed at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

“CERT-In has detected a surge in cyber threats encompass ransomware attacks, DDoS incidents, website defacements, data breaches, and malware infections. These attack…