Cyberattacks continue to rise worldwide, and India is no exception. According to Check Point Research, organizations in India faced an average of 3,237 cyberattacks every week in August 2025. While this number is 1% lower than last year, it still shows how serious the threat has become.
The education sector remained the most targeted in India, followed by government organizations and consumer goods and services. Education has been at the top globally as well, with more than 4,100 weekly attacks per organization. This sector is an easy target because of its fast digital growth and weaker cyber defenses.
Globally, organizations saw an average of 1,994 cyberattacks per week in August. That is a 10% increase compared to last year. Africa reported the highest average with 3,239 weekly attacks per organization, just slightly above India. Asia-Pacific and Latin America also reported high numbers, while North America saw a sharp 20% rise in attacks, mostly driven by ransomware.
Ransomware continues to be one of the most dangerous threats. In August, there were 531 reported ransomware incidents worldwide, a 14% increase year-over-year. North America accounted for more than half of these cases. Manufacturing, business services, and construction were among the worst-hit industries.
Popular ransomware groups like Qilin, Akira, and Inc. Ransom were responsible for many of these attacks. Inc. Ransom, in particular, focused on healthcare and education, two sectors that directly impact people’s daily lives.
Cyberattacks on telecoms and agriculture also grew. Telecoms saw nearly 3,000 weekly attacks, up 28% from last year. Agriculture faced the biggest growth, with attacks more than doubling year-over-year. With heavy reliance on technology and IoT devices, agriculture has become a new area of interest for attackers.
Check Point Research warns that cybercriminals are using AI to speed up attacks, making them more dangerous and harder to stop. Experts believe organizations must move from detection-based defenses to prevention-first strategies powered by AI.
The message is clear: cyber threats are not slowing down. For India, with over 3,200 attacks happening every week per organization, building strong defenses is no longer optional—it is essential.
