Threat Reports

India Cyber Threat Report 2025

We are delighted to launch our India Cyber Threat Report 2025, an insightful and comprehensive study conducted by Seqrite Labs in collaboration with Data Security Council of India (DSCI). This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape in India, revealing alarming statistics and trends. The study identified a staggering 369 million malware detections across an installation base of 8.44 million in India, highlighting the scale and intensity of cyber threats facing the nation. Read the full report for detailed Insights.

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India Cyber Threat Report 2023

We are delighted to share that SEQRITE, our enterprise arm in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has released a first-of-its-kind India-centric threat report at the Annual Information Security Summit 2023 tailor-made to equip businesses with India centric knowledge and actionable recommendations to fortify their cybersecurity posture. Drawing on the invaluable insights from SEQRITE Labs, the country's largest Malware Analysis Lab, this stands as a testament to the diligence and dedication of our researchers and experts, whose tireless efforts have allowed us to compile a comprehensive analysis of cyber threats in the Indian landscape. The wealth of data, statistics, and telemetry from approximately 90 lakh endpoints forms the backbone of this report, providing a unique and detailed perspective on evolving cyber threats.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q2 - 2023

The second quarter of 2023 witnessed increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks despite heightened awareness and media attention resulting in stricter law enforcement. Malicious actors successfully carried out attacks, adapting strategies to target unconventional sectors and exploit new languages and platforms, escalating AI and quantum attack risks. Amid this, companies must enhance cybersecurity with cutting-edge tools and strategies. SEQRITE’s Q2 2023 Threat Report empowers organizations with vital insights derived from significant events, malware trends, and industry statistics to easily navigate today's volatile threat landscape.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q1 - 2023

The year 2023 started with a series of devastating cyberattacks that targeted various crucial industries globally, and India was not immune to this trend. On January 30th, the country woke up to the news of a severe data breach at a prominent private defence contractor’s company. The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware group claimed responsibility for the incident. The hackers allegedly infiltrated the manufacturer’s website and stole over 2 TB of sensitive data, including designs for currently used weapons, posing a significant threat to national security. Similar attacks followed, mainly affecting corporations managing vast amounts of customer data.

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Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) - 2023

SEQRITE has observed that Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) have recently become a significant cyber security challenge for businesses. Drawing on the trends from the past few years, our Security Labs' researchers have outlined a forecast to help the IT community prepare for the challenges ahead. Read on to stay protected.

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Seqrite Annual Threat Report 2023

The post-pandemic 2022 was a tumultuous year due to the geopolitical and economic downturn, which cybercriminals took advantage of. Cyberattack-as-a-Service became increasingly popular. Organizations of all sizes must create a robust cybersecurity strategy to stay secure. SEQRITE's 2023 Annual Threat Report provides an in-depth look at the most significant events, malware trends, and industry-wide statistics to help organizations prepare for the coming year.

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2023 Cybersecurity Trend Forecast

2022 has witnessed many high-profile data breaches, including Cobalt Strike, Apache Log4J, and Lock bit. Hybrid warfare and ransomware-as-a-service were the highlights of the year. Quick Heal Security Researchers predict that cybersecurity will continue to be the top concern of the CIOs in 2023 too. Read our 2023 Cybersecurity Trend Forecast to stay informed about the future threat landscape and design your cybersecurity strategy accordingly.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q3 - 2022

Quarter 3 report provides holistic and multilayered cybersecurity trends highlighting numbers to protect people from increasing attacks. Read more from our Q3 Threat Report 2022 for detailed insights.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q2 - 2022

In Q2, 2022, malware and ransomware, along with infectors and worms, continue to be a big concern for the business world. High-profile cryptocurrency thefts are also on the rise. SEQRITE’s latest quarterly threat intelligence summary highlights all such trends. Get your copy today to understand them and reinforce your IT security strategies to avoid watershed moments.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q1 - 2022

Q1 2022 saw an increase in malware, coin miner, botnet, and exploitation events over Q4 2021. The threat landscape also saw numerous attacks around the Ukrainian crisis. Seqrite’s latest quarterly threat intelligence summary covers these and other trends. Get your copy today to understand the trends and get ready to protect your valuable data in the future!

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Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) REPORT 2022

An APT attack is a carefully planned cyberattack where an intruder establishes an undetected presence in the network to steal sensitive data over a prolonged period. Get insights into the cyberespionage campaigns from the latest Seqrite APT report that highlights noteworthy APT attacks from 2021 helping the IT community get ready for the challenges ahead. Read on for more information about threats that matter to businesses.

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Seqrite Annual Seqrite Threat Report 2022

2021 has been a significant year for cybercriminals impacting both MSPs and small businesses. The year witnessed many cyberattacks, including ransomware, malware attacks, and vulnerability exploitations. Analysts, researchers, and security companies have been working quickly and constantly to identify and block emerging threats, but attackers have been just as quick in devising new tricks and tactics. Prepare for 2022 with Seqrite’s 2021 Annual Threat Report.

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LOOK, LEARN, PREDICT 2022 Cybersecurity Trend Forecast

The past year has thrust cybersecurity into the spotlight and created a renewed focus on evolving security strategies for private and public sectors. According to experts, 2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for cybercriminals, with ransomware on the rise and an unprecedented number of attackers lining up to find a victim. What will the New Year bring in cyberspace? Find out through our carefully curated 2022 forecast report.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q3 - 2021

In Q3, the Seqrite Threat Labs have seen an increased risk of businesses and consumers being attacked by various types of malware and remote access Trojans (RATs). The report highlights an increase in ransomware attacks, and actively exploited and trending vulnerabilities, and a rise of 37.5% in windows malware.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q2 - 2021

As anticipated, Q2 2021 has continued to see cyber-attacks dominating headlines, with several high-profile ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and malware making a significant impact against industries around the globe. The Seqrite Q2 2021 Threat Report dives deep into the most pressing risks and cyber threats, statistics on rising malware that have been seen in the headlines over the past few months.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q1 - 2021

Security leaders predict 2021 will be a repeat of 2020 with the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. From SolarWinds attacks to DDoS assaults to cybersecurity exploits that result in a data breach, cyber-attacks present a growing threat to businesses worldwide. We have barely crossed the first quarter of 2021, and already several massive cyber-attacks have made the headlines. To help your business be secure for the coming year, we have curated a report to access valuable data on malware statistics for 2021.

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Seqrite Annual Threat Report 2021

For most of 2020, adversaries were hiding behind the shadows of a transforming enterprise landscape, courtesy to the COVID-19 pandemic. Infiltration attempts saw a noticeable shift on a newer attack surface formed due to a remote working model and changing modus operandi of businesses the world over. 2020 saw a decline in malware numbers in comparison with 2019 — we have substantiated the ‘why’ for this. Download the complete report to access valuable data on malware statistics for 2020.

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Turn the Page – Predictions for 2021 and Beyond

The Coronavirus will overlap in 2021 — it overshadowed most of an unforgiving 2020 forcing enterprises to adapt to the ‘new normal’ in the ways of conducting and operating their business. Leveraging this transformation, adversaries strategized specialized attacks with COVID-19 as their central theme. What does 2021 look like from a cybersecurity perspective? Find out through our carefully curated report titled ‘Turn the Page – Predictions for 2021 and Beyond’.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q3 - 2020

The Q3 2020 Seqrite Threat Report provides comprehensive statistics on Malware and how the threat landscape played out in the Third Quarter of 2020. The report is put together by Quick Heal’s Security labs consisting of original information extracted from our products used worldwide.

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Seqrite Quarterly Threat Report - Q2 - 2020

In the Seqrite Threat Report of Q2 2020, our Security Labs does a deep dive into the cyber threats that have emerged in the landscape. It plots and details the nature of each threat along with their severity, emphasizing on the recent coronavirus themed threats that are doing the rounds.

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