India became the third most targeted country for cyberattacks globally in 2024. With digital adoption accelerating, SMEs and startups are increasingly in the crosshairs. Here are the top threats in 2025.

1. Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks on Indian businesses grew 300% in 2024. Attackers encrypt your data and demand payment. Defense: offline backups, network segmentation, and employee training.

2. Phishing & Business Email Compromise (BEC)

BEC attacks cost Indian businesses ₹400 crore+ in 2024. Attackers impersonate executives to authorize fraudulent transfers. Defense: multi-factor authentication and strict payment verification protocols.

3. Supply Chain Attacks

Attackers compromise a vendor's software to gain access to their clients — like the SolarWinds attack. Defense: vendor security assessments and least-privilege access.

4. API Vulnerabilities

As businesses expose more APIs, insecure endpoints become attack vectors. OWASP API Security Top 10 should be your checklist for every API you deploy.

5. Cloud Misconfiguration

60% of cloud breaches are caused by misconfiguration. Publicly exposed S3 buckets, overly permissive IAM roles — these are avoidable with proper Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).

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