Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kaspersky: Over 84,000 Indian Gaming Accounts Leaked in 2024
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, said that many online gaming accounts in India were hacked in 2024.
The Asia-Pacific region has a huge number of gamers, making it a target for cyberattacks.
Thailand had the most leaked accounts in the region, followed by the Philippines and Vietnam.
Hackers stole account details to try to gain access to user information.
Kaspersky also mentioned that they recorded 11 million gaming accounts compromised globally last year, showing how important it is to protect online accounts.
The rapid growth of gaming in the region also causes increase in cyber threats.
Kaspersky had a successful year financially as well, with increased revenue.
Kaspersky reported over 84,000 Indian gaming accounts were leaked in 2024.
The APAC region is a major hub for gamers, with over half the world's players.
Thailand had the highest number of leaked accounts in the APAC region.
Kaspersky reported 11 million gaming account credentials were leaked last year globally.
Kaspersky's global non-audited revenue was ₹822 million with 11% sales growth in 2024.
- Who
- Kaspersky reported the data leaks.
- What
- Over 84,000 Indian gaming accounts were leaked.
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- India and the Asia-Pacific region
- Why
- The region's rapid digital adoption has fueled the growth of data stealing cyber threats
Gaming Industry
Cybersecurity Experts
Data Security
Gaming Industry
Data breaches and leaks can occur, but are not the norm.
Cybersecurity Experts
Data breaches and leaks are common and increasing due to rising number of gamers.
- Indian Accounts Leaked
- Over 84,000
- Global Leaked Accounts in 2023
- 11 million
- APAC Region's Gamers
- Over half of the world's
- Thailand Leaks
- 162,892 accounts
- Kaspersky's Revenue
- ₹822 million (2024)
- Kaspersky's Sales Growth
- 11% (2024)