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The number of cyber attack cases in India increased by 15 percent per week on average in 2023, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point. This places India as the second-most targeted nation in the Asia-Pacific region, trailing only behind Taiwan, which experienced 3,050 incidents per week.
Globally, organisations faced an average of 1,158 weekly cyber attacks, marking a 1 percent increase from 2022. In India, the number of weekly attacks per organisation reached 2,138, reflecting a significant 15 percent rise since the previous year. Within the Asia-Pacific region, India had the second-highest increase in attacks at 15 percent, following Korea’s 21 percent surge since 2022.
“In 2023, India received 2,138 weekly attacks per organisation, which is a 15 percent surge since 2022. Within APAC, India emerges as the second most targeted nation with 2,138 weekly attacks per organisation, trailing only behind Taiwan’s 3,050 incidents,” Check Point said.
On a regional scale, the Asia Pacific region led with the highest average number of weekly attacks, totaling 1,930 attacks per organisation, a 3 percent increase from the previous year. Africa also experienced a notable 12 percent year-on-year increase, reaching an average of 1,900 attacks per organisation.
The data provided by Check Point revealed changes in attack patterns across sectors. While the education and research sector, previously a prime target, saw a notable 12 percent decrease in attacks, it remained at the top of the list for the highest volume of cyber attacks.
The retail and wholesale sectors faced a significant 22 percent increase, indicating a shift in attacker focus. Additionally, the healthcare sector experienced a 3 percent increase in attacks, which is concerning due to the critical nature of its services.
(With PTI inputs)
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