Cyber Attacks Continue to Accelerate in India as Ransomware Activity Expands in April 2026

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In April 2026, global cyber-attack activity rebounded sharply following the brief moderation observed in March. Organizations experienced an average of 2,201 weekly cyber-attacks, representing a 10% increase month over month and an 8% increase year over year. This reversal underscores the volatility of today’s threat landscape. After three consecutive months of gradual decline, April’s data confirms that the earlier easing was temporary rather than structural. Attackers continue to leverage automation, expanded digital footprints, and exposed cloud and GenAI environments to sustain elevated pressure across industries and regions.

Check Point Research data shows that cyber threats have not stabilized at lower baselines. Instead, adversaries are rapidly adjusting timing and targeting strategies, reinforcing that short-term fluctuations do not equate to reduced operational risk.

In India, organizations experienced an average of over 3,300 cyber-attacks per week over the last six months, significantly higher than the global average of 2,064 weekly attacks...

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