The report delves into the geographic and sectoral impact of cyber threats, revealing insights into the top states, cities, and industries targeted throughout the year.
Seqrite, the enterprise arm of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has unveiled the India Cyber Threat Report 2023 at the Nasscom-DSCI Annual Information Security Summit. The release event, attended by key industry figures, marked a significant step in addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape in India.
Vishal Salvi, CEO of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, emphasised the need for collaborative efforts and innovative solutions to tackle the challenges posed by today’s cyber landscape. The report, based on research from Seqrite Labs, provides actionable insights derived from a thorough analysis of cyber threats in the Indian context. Salvi highlighted the report’s focus on the geographic and sectoral impact of cyber threats, offering valuable knowledge for organisations to stay ahead of cyberattacks.
The joint initiative between Seqrite and DSCI leverages Seqrite Labs, the country’s largest malware analysis lab, to compile a comprehensive Threat Report. The report aims to empower businesses with India-centric knowledge and practical recommendations to enhance their cybersecurity defences. Seqrite Labs’ researchers and experts contributed to the report by analysing data, statistics, and telemetry from approximately 8.5 million endpoints.
The report delves into the geographic and sectoral impact of cyber threats, revealing insights into the top states, cities, and industries targeted throughout the year. One notable finding pertains to the Android landscape, where there has been a notable increase in adware and Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). The report highlights the alarming trend of fake and malicious applications hosted on the Google Play Store, impacting millions of users with downloads of SpyLoan apps, fake apps, HidAdd apps, and more.
Vishal Salvi, Chief Executive Officer of Quick Heal Technologies Limited expressed gratitude to DSCI and Seqrite Labs for their dedication to creating excellence in cybersecurity. He emphasised Seqrite’s commitment to providing integrated, scalable, and easy-to-deploy cybersecurity solutions as the nation’s only full-stack enterprise cybersecurity solutions provider.
“Today’s cyber landscape demands collaborative efforts and innovative solutions. Drawing upon extensive research from India’s largest malware analysis lab, Seqrite Labs, and our domain expertise spanning three decades, this first-ever in-depth India-centric threat report not only deep dives into the threat landscape but also provides actionable insights to stay a step ahead of cyberattacks. At Seqrite, we deeply understand the challenges faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across businesses. Therefore, as India’s only full-stack enterprise cybersecurity solutions provider, we offer integrated, modular, scalable, sentient, and easy-to-deploy and operate solutions. As guardians of the critical infrastructure of our nation, safeguarding its digital backbone is not just a responsibility for us; it’s a commitment to ensuring its resilience in the face of evolving threats.I extend heartfelt thanks to DSCI and our experts at the Labs for their unwavering commitment to creating excellence in cybersecurity and all their efforts to transform the ecosystem. Together, we stand united to create a secure digital world for all.” said vishal.
Vinayak Godse, CEO of the Data Security Council of India, underscored the strategic importance of cybersecurity at the board level due to the multifaceted nature of cyber threats. The report serves as a strategic guide for organisations and cybersecurity leaders to navigate the digital landscape with resilience. Godse thanked the Seqrite team for collaborating to present a comprehensive view of the threat landscape in the Indian context.
The India Cyber Threat Report 2023 stands as a valuable resource for businesses and cybersecurity professionals, offering insights and recommendations to bolster defences against the evolving cyber threats in the country.
