Ransomware Attacks on Indian Enterprises Surge 62% in 2026

• 04 June, 2026
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A new report reveals that ransomware attacks on Indian enterprises surged 62% in 2026, with threat actors specifically targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services sectors.

Attack Trends

• Average ransom demand: ₹3.2 crore (~$385,000)
• Double extortion used in 78% of attacks (data theft + encryption)
• RaaS groups targeting Indian SMEs with sub-₹10 lakh demands
• Average downtime of 18.5 days per attack

Most Active Ransomware Groups

LockBit 3.0, BlackCat (ALPHV), and Akira are the most active groups targeting Indian organizations, increasingly using AI-generated phishing for initial access.

Protection Recommendations

• Implement immutable backups with 3-2-1 backup strategy
• Deploy advanced endpoint protection with anti-ransomware
• Segment networks to limit lateral movement
• Consider cyber insurance with SOC requirements

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