Archive · 13 Dec 2025
India Top Ransomware Target in APAC: 2025 Report
India is now one of the most targeted countries in the Asia-Pacific region for ransomware attacks.
A report by Cyble Inc.
shows that there were many cyberattacks in 2025, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and hacktivist activities.
India, along with countries like South Korea and Japan, was frequently targeted.
Experts say that India's growing digital and economic importance makes it a big target for cybercriminals.
There were also big data breaches in India, like one that exposed the personal information of many customers and employees.
The report suggests that stronger cyber defenses and policies are needed to protect against these attacks.
India is a top target for ransomware attacks in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Cyble Inc.'s 2025 report.
The report documented 456 ransomware attacks, 1,586 data breaches, and 335 initial access listings across APAC.
India's digital growth and economic momentum make it a high-value target for cybercriminals and nation-state groups.
A data breach in October 2025 exposed 600,000 customer and 1,000 employee records in India, including Aadhar and bank details.
The APAC region recorded over 400 hacktivist-related incidents and 1,162 data leak posts, affecting over 7,000 domains.
- Who
- Cyble Inc.
- What
- India is a top target for ransomware attacks in APAC
- When
- Report published on December 12, 2025
- Where
- Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on India
- Why
- India's digital growth and economic momentum make it a high-value target
- Total Ransomware Attacks in APAC
- 456
- Total Data Breaches in APAC
- 1,586
- Initial Access Listings in APAC
- 335
- Customer Records Exposed in India
- 600,000
- Employee Records Exposed in India
- 1,000
- Hacktivist Incidents in APAC
- 400
- Data Leak Posts in APAC
- 1,162
- Affected Domains in APAC
- 7,000
